as in retires
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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When Moon abruptly retires, the narrator goes to Korea to find him.—
Erin Somers,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Officials are also working to hire a new human resources director to succeed Susan Brazeau, who retires in March.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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But Friedenbach does credit the mayor's approach to drug treatment, calling the expansion of treatment beds a positive step, including the opening of five hundred new shelter and recovery beds specifically designed to help people get essential drug treatment.—
Ryan Yamamoto,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Bedsure Teddy Fleece Throw Blanket Give sofas or beds a cozy upgrade with this teddy fleece throw blanket that's available in a slew of colors, including festive hues like red and olive green.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Dec. 2025
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The council members asked that the department also do a pilot of the original full-lane reduction, which would leave one travel lane in each direction and one for turns in the middle.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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These stocks saw roughly three turns in earnings multiple throughout the course of the year relative to the 20-year historical average PE ratio of 15.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Dosses (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosses%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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