as in retired
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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After the Buckeyes won the College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2025, Kirk shared that Zak had been diagnosed with heart failure and medically retired from football.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Alcaraz holds a 9-5 career advantage, 3-2 in majors and 6-2 on hardcourts, including the Cincinnati final where Sinner retired with a virus.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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For those holding out hope that Clark will be able to return to the court, the verdict has already been turned in.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The 54-year-old Pontiac driver of the 2018 Buick Regal was attempting to turn on Chippewa Street in Pontiac and turned in front of the motorcycle, according to preliminary investigation by police.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Then, going for those who are bedded into a club and therefore more likely to play.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In January, Giuliani settled a defamation case brought by two Georgia election workers.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Bulldogs had 98 yards of offense in the first quarter but hurt their chances to take a lead with a series of penalties before the Razorbacks’ defense settled into the game.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Aug. 2025
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Before long, Lazlo napped on the owner's lap and then raced back to bed when nighttime rolled around.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Friedman slept three hours the night before, in preparation for the unveiling of his biggest feat yet.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Feel like Bryson Tiller is being slept on and will be a factor by the end of the year.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Dossed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossed%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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