put to bed

phrase

: to make the final preparations for printing (something, such as a newspaper)

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“Put to bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20to%20bed. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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