lull
verb (used with object)
to put to sleep or rest by soothing means.
Example Sentences
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Naturally, this created relative lulls in the set for those newer to the singer and a welcome chance to catch a breath.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
But the IPO market had its fair share of fits and starts in 2025, with Liberation Day-related volatility and a fall government shutdown temporarily leading to lulls in new issuance activity.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
He heads to Kohl’s and FedEx along the route to make some returns during lulls in scheduled pickups, clearing space as he heads to get more orders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
As families gather for the holidays, lulls in the festivities provide a calm, unhurried opportunity to have heartfelt talks.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 2, 2025
On the third afternoon of the siege of Saint-Malo, the shelling lulls, as though all the artillerymen abruptly fell asleep at their guns.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
