nod off
Example Sentences
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Taking L-theanine does improve people’s perception of the quality of their sleep and how long it takes to nod off, according to a review of research published this year in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
He seems to nod off in public meetings, and afterward, his staff denies it happened.
From Salon • Nov. 14, 2025
But alongside their love of walking, the two women share a less healthy trait: they struggle to nod off because of their anxiety.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
In earlier episodes, we see him nod off at his cubicle and he experiences vivid dreams where black goo is emanating from his desk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025
With the Greyhound wheels thumping a trance, I close my eyes and nod off, imagining what it’ll be like in New York when I arrive.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
