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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Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
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Lord retired the first two batters in the ninth before Turner singled and Marsh homered to right.
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Streamline Bedding Take a minimalist approach with bedding to make a smaller space feel expansive.
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Wayfair’s massive Fourth of July sale arrived early and is packed with so many markdowns worth shopping, like breathable summer bedding and a comfortable sleeper sofa for overnight guests.
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Meanwhile, the state’s original lawsuit, having survived both the countersuit and a turn in appeals court, is set for its next hearing in September.
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One of the best turns in Blue Roses comes when Ciba allows the argument to outgrow Williams himself.
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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