as in to retire
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
he frequently plays host at his London flat, and overnight guests pretty much doss down where they please
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Two of her fellow teacher-in-space contenders - both retired now - attended a memorial ceremony last week as the families of the astronauts gathered back at the launch site.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Adam Wainwright played for Team USA in the final year of his career in 2023, and Clayton Kershaw will play for America this year despite retiring after last season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then keep scrolling to shop more popular bedding at Amazon.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Look for a structure that protects from the elements, with straw bedding and fresh, unfrozen water.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Tennessee native would have to turn in a rough rookie year to be waived before his contract guarantees for next season anyway.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Indiana, in particular, won a national championship much because of James Madison transfers such as D’Angelo Ponds, who turned in stellar performances during the College Football Playoff.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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