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
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
A snapshot of Edim’s life as an undergraduate at Howard University during this time should make any professor think twice about judging students who nod off in class.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024
“Mr. Trump appeared to nod off a few times, his mouth going slack and his head drooping onto his chest,” Haberman wrote Monday.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024
I don’t know how long I sit like that at the table, spinning thoughts and plans until they all jumble together or when, in my utter exhaustion, I start to nod off.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
