bed in
Britishverb
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(preposition) engineering to fit (parts) together accurately or (of parts) to be fitted together, either through machining or use, as in fitting a bearing to its shaft
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(preposition) to make or become settled and able to work efficiently in harmony
Example Sentences
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"At first I thought I would take some music and books," he said, sitting wearily on a camp bed in a dirty grey T-shirt.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
I could have slept several more people in mine, because it included a pull-out couch and trundle bed in addition to the king-size bed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
"Everyone is willing to fight so far," he tells me from his hospital bed in a clinic hidden deep in the jungle.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
In a public bomb shelter two storeys underground, one woman lay sleeping on a bunk bed in the mid-afternoon, while another worked at their laptop.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
I push myself to my feet, make it to the next room, and practically fall onto the bed in my clothes.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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