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The noise ever since Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey spotted Jonny Bairstow dozily walking out of his crease and under-armed the ball onto his stumps has only added to the sense of occasion.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

EDT 11:12 A brief loss of concentration from Andy Murray, who dozily gives up two break points, but he saves both and holds to lead 4-2 in the third set.

From The Guardian • Jun. 28, 2016

Mutely, he shuffled dozily in a broad circle through the day room of a nursing home, going nowhere.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2016

Outside, the magnificent neoclassical 19th Century station, heat-dazed stray dogs wandered dozily around.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2012

“Right then,” said Aberforth when they had eaten their fill, and Harry and Ron sat slumped dozily in their chairs.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling