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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Veteran journalist Deborah Norville — who retired from Inside Edition in May after serving as the anchor of the news magazine for 30 years — will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
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The legendary Nick Saban retired from coaching following the conclusion of the 2023 season, handing the keys to the Alabama Crimson Tide program to Kalen DeBoer after leading the team to six national championships during his tenure.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers turned in their worst performance of the season on Sunday in Tampa Bay to post their second loss of the season.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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As for her nomination papers, Martyka turned in 53 valid signatures, three more than the minimum required to get on the ballot.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Enjoy twin- or double-bedded Superior Cabins, or go for the ultimate with a gigantic Han Dynasty Suite.—
Eleanor Flagler Hardy,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The buck stayed bedded in the field for 30 minutes, then rose and took a few steps.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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The transfer of ownership was settled in August and the total purchase price was $4,060,000, $1,525 per square foot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Native Americans were already settled in the region long before that.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Oct. 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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There were also reports that the two slept on separate beds at Windsor Castle.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
11 Oct. 2025
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Loli already inside the apartment, watching from the window as her mother slept.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Dossed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossed%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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