Lulls

Rather, I would much prefer to rest with them in the shade of a big tree while the gentle buzz of the dog-day cicada summoning a mate, lulls me to sleep.

Success with simpler engineering challenges sometimes lulls us into overconfidence.

The Trojans had their lulls during the game.

But in the lulls between work, especially as she left her 20s behind, she started feeling unmoored.

Dramatic peaks are often quick compared to the lulls.

Emily says that it’s this process of recalling all the details that lulls her to sleep because it ‘distracts her thinking’ and calms her ‘busy mind’.

In Gallner's more than capable hands, the threat of Benson's explosive violence is everpresent, even when his palpable charm lulls the audience (and Randy) into a false sense of safety.

You can automate the lion’s share of your busy work, but at the end of the day, being satisfied with your company’s larger mission keeps momentum afloat during inevitable lulls.

As the church’s bells chime, the sound of a vigorous snorer fills the lulls in between.

But the 20th century was not one of complacent lulls, especially not in Japan.

Smith said two of the reasons for the lulls throughout the game were his lineup choices, in addition to getting hurt in transition.

Through a combination of athletic talent and a natural flair for entertainment, he keeps the crowd engaged during lulls in the action or commercial breaks.

As the plot lulls along in a muted fashion, our eye and ears become more attuned to the distinct directorial decisions being made.

During less busy times, when the lulls between new content grow long, I can slip between the two with ease.

For the hour the conversation lasts, it’s Vincent’s role to gently fill any lulls by asking questions and encouraging everyone to join in and share their thoughts.

In particular, it can be difficult for the Co-op to surmount lulls in business during the summer and winter months when students are away from school on vacation.

The Atlanta Falcons’ pass rush goes through lulls, but it can batter quarterbacks if given time.

There were lulls, doubts, dissents and counter-movements.

With her performance as his bedrock, Aster lulls you along to a truly whacked out, floral fever dream, empowering Pugh as the crux of that dream’s wailing, fiery catharsis.

A campfire is a great way to stay warm and keep yourself occupied during lulls in the fishing action.