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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Silverton has trailblazed a career through the food industry, but has no plans of retiring anytime soon.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026 -
In 2018, Rita Ferro succeeded the retiring Erhardt as the ESPN sales boss under a new title (president, Disney ad sales).—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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Owen is also undeniable here, turning in maybe the most memorable performance of a bank robber ever committed to film.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Rebecca Hall is an incredible horror heroine, turning in phenomenally spooky and pained performances in The Night House and Resurrection.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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In the luteal phase, a cooler bedroom, lighter bedding and limiting alcohol can help offset the temperature effect.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Best Bedding Deals Don’t let thick bedding stand in the way of a good night’s rest on hot summer nights.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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“Dossing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossing%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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