as in retiring
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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Leaders like former American Express CEO Ken Chenault and retiring Partnership for New York City CEO, Kathryn Wylde come to mind.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
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Sonya Evans stays in District 4 Sonya Evans, a former Blue Valley School District parent, made the jump to district leadership in 2023 when she was tapped to replace a retiring Kaety Bowers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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The last time Ohtani took the mound was in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, turning in a sterling six innings, allowing two hits and striking out 10 batters.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The second writer on the Billitier project never saw a dime, despite turning in a treatment that would normally earn him a WGA minimum of $50,000.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hospitality textile maker Bokster has launched a new bedding collection that aims to benefit the environment by reducing carbon emissions and microplastic fiber pollution.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Laura Ashley Full/Queen Bedford Cotton Reversible Quilt Set Get two bedding sets in one with this reversible quilt from Laura Ashley.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Dossing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossing%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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