on the bed

phrase

: on top of the sheets, blankets, and bedspread of a bed
He lay on the bed for a long time.

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Innanen came up with the idea that, as Anton gets up to leave while Paul Baker and Issa make out, Paul Baker grabs his leg to keep him on the bed. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 The woman tried to leave the room, but Parker grabbed her by the neck and threw her on the bed, according to the report. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 This reversible cotton quilt earns its place on the bed year-round. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Beneath that sits a high-density support-foam foundation designed to limit sagging and compression over time, along with a textured anti-slip base to reduce movement on the bed frame. New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the bed

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“On the bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20bed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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