lulled; lulling; lulls
Examples of lull in a Sentence
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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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Compared to more complex fintechs offering lending or payments solutions, a platform helping students complete FAFSA forms probably felt like a low-risk bet—which may have lulled Chase into a false sense of security.
—Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Glencore, a commodities giant, suspended production at one of its copper smelters in Chile this month, creating a lull in supply that is also contributing to higher prices, according to Reuters.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The water sign seeks deeper meanings and can't help but lull off into a dream world, making biophilic design a perfect atmosphere for boundless imagination.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Compared to more complex fintechs offering lending or payments solutions, a platform helping students complete FAFSA forms probably felt like a low-risk bet—which may have lulled Chase into a false sense of security.
—Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
This is when the town shakes off the quiet lull of winter and opens like a bloom kissed by salt and sun.
—Cliff Lewis, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025
Glencore, a commodities giant, suspended production at one of its copper smelters in Chile this month, creating a lull in supply that is also contributing to higher prices, according to Reuters.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lull
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“Lull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lull. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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lull
1 of 2 verb1
: to cause to sleep or rest
2
: to cause to relax vigilance
were lulled into a false sense of security
lull
2 of 2 noun1
: a temporary calm before or during a storm
2
: a temporary drop in activity
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