Verb
The music lulled him to sleep.
the absence of attacks for such an extended period had lulled the nation into a false sense of security Noun
we took the opportunity of a lull in the conversation to announce that we were engaged to be married
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Verb
The vibrations pair with the background noise or white noise of tire roar, engine sounds, and wind noise to create the perfect circumstances to lull most folks into a peaceful slumber.—Logan Carter / Jalopnik, Quartz, 2 May 2024 The mood can lull you into a happy place that felt far away even five minutes ago, after scouring the neighborhood for parking.—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
The team’s recent 16-game lull illustrated the consequences such shortcomings can create.—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 The Florida Panthers’ power play has gone through its lulls throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs.—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lull
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