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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The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board was slated to vote Wednesday on the approval of a new superintendent to replace Michael Lach, who is retiring.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Vonn eventually won bronze in the downhill at the 2019 world championships in Åre, Sweden, before retiring for the first time.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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These nocturnal insects are often found in warmer climates and can hide in household cracks, crevices, or even bedding.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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Luxury bedding brand Boll & Brand held its first design competition with the Fashion Institute of Technology, featuring co-creative directors of Monse, and formerly of Oscar de la Renta, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia as special guest judges.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Dossing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossing%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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