long lull
Frequency: 4.22.1 per million words
a prolonged period of quiet or inactivity
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Examples (10)
- After a busy morning, there was a long lull in customer activity.
- The negotiation process entered a long lull before any progress was made.
- We enjoyed a long lull in the conversation, just appreciating the silence.
- Such a long lull in the storm gave us a chance to prepare.
- Despite the long lull, he never gave up hope of success.
- The market experienced a long lull in sales during the summer months.
- A long lull often precedes significant developments.
- There was a long lull in her creative output before her comeback.
- The unexpected long lull in the fighting allowed troops to regroup.
- Even after a long lull, the artist's passion for painting remained strong.