as in turning in
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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Herro finished last regular season as the Heat’s leading scorer on the way to being selected for his first NBA All-Star Game and turning in the best season of his NBA career.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
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Jackson Wolf won his last start of the season, turning in five solid innings in Triple-A El Paso’s 5-3 win at Sugar Land on Saturday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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To beat the winter chill, overhaul your bedding with comfy quilts and sheets, or refresh autumn décor with seasonal pieces like pillows, candles, and more.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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For bedding that can't be laundered, put it in the dryer for 15 minutes to kill any dust mites.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The superintendent of Julian Union Elementary School District is retiring at the end of the school year after more than a decade leading the tiny rural district in San Diego County’s mountainous east.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The boss is retiring at the end of the school year.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Despite these differences, many cats and dogs learn to coexist peacefully and even form close bonds—often playing or napping side by side.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two had been evicted from their home and were sleeping some nights in a hospital lobby before turning to Room in the Inn, the teen girl said.—
Taylor Batten,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The day before Halloween in 2023, the sleeping girl woke in her home to the sound of Valenzuela yelling at her mother, according to prosecutors and court records.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Dossing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossing%20%28down%29. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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