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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From a box-score perspective, Brind’Amour’s case ranks similarly to that of Rick Tocchet, Bill Guerin and Ray Whitney, who are all unlikely to be inducted given other sure-thing candidates about to retire around the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026 -
Silverton has trailblazed a career through the food industry, but has no plans of retiring anytime soon.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Put away your extra sets of bedding neatly but not tightly to ensure that air can circulate, says Sokolowski.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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Avoid fabric softener, and use mild detergent to prevent buildup that flattens bedding.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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So lean into the solstice this week, do some real stargazing and build your confidence gradually while the geometry of Earth's tilt turns in your favor.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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At higher speeds, the rear wheels turn in line with those at the front, boosting stability.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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