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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The Pirates had just one more hit off Lauer who retired 15 of the next 16 batters after the back-to-back home runs.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026 -
Baker retired Masataka Yoshida and Gasper in order to finish things off.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The four-bladed head had severed big arteries and was bedded against the hip bone.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
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Cooling, smooth, and surprisingly affordable at just $6, this one upgrades scratchy hotel bedding with a softer feel while also being gentler on hair and skin overnight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Owen is also undeniable here, turning in maybe the most memorable performance of a bank robber ever committed to film.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Rebecca Hall is an incredible horror heroine, turning in phenomenally spooky and pained performances in The Night House and Resurrection.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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