lull

Example Sentences

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"One of the reasons there has been a relative lull in the past month is the fact that such vaccinations have been carried out on a large scale," the expert told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A sudden, unusual lull in Chinese warplane flights around Taiwan began in late February, though naval activity persisted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Winter weather and the usual postholiday hiring lull tend to distort the report.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

A chilly lull has settled in the valley.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

We didn’t say anything for a while, but the TV stayed on, the Buffalo Wild Wings commercials beginning to lull me to sleep.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan