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
Enter Osea’s Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist, a few spritzes of which can lull even the most notorious of tossers-and-turners into a deep slumber.—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024 After a while, you are lulled into thinking the AI knows all.—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
Nestled snuggly into an autumn lull after the breakneck run from Venice through Toronto and into San Sebastian, Seminci has long stood out as a bastion for independent cinema in Spain, while San Sebastian has often catered to more big-name, big-budget fare, especially in recent years.—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024 Classic lull states feature mid-September bow openers and a classic, early November rut.—Mark Melotik, Outdoor Life, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lull
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