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The man sitting next to me was beginning to nod off, perhaps succumbing to a post-cookie sugar crash.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
Watching the crowd nod off will destroy your confidence.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Yoga improved the total sleep time by nearly two hours, and a combination of cardiovascular activities helped people nod off almost 30 minutes faster, the new research says.
—Allen Chang, ABC News, 15 July 2025
Video of Grant's mid-game nap shows the Brit, wearing a pair of stylish sunglasses, nodding off while sitting in the Royal Box at London's premier tennis event.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
Watching the crowd nod off will destroy your confidence.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Yoga improved the total sleep time by nearly two hours, and a combination of cardiovascular activities helped people nod off almost 30 minutes faster, the new research says.
—Allen Chang, ABC News, 15 July 2025
Video of Grant's mid-game nap shows the Brit, wearing a pair of stylish sunglasses, nodding off while sitting in the Royal Box at London's premier tennis event.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 July 2025
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“Nod off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nod%20off. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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