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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Roberts retired from coaching after last season.—
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Bill Elliott, Caleb Elliott's father, retired from his position as head coach and athletic director.—
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Then keep scrolling to shop more popular bedding at Amazon.—
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PEOPLE,
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Look for a structure that protects from the elements, with straw bedding and fresh, unfrozen water.—
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The tide had turned in the garage.—
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Following the concert, the video shows Yungblud meeting fans who waited outside the venue before eventually turning in for the night.—
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13 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 24 Jan. 2026.
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