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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The girl, identified as Sharon by authorities, was last seen on Saturday when she was put to bed in her family home at an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs just before midnight.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
After watching his show, viewers often went to bed in a better mood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Rolling off the bed in a silicon sleep cocoon, Grace gradually evolves from a wriggling larval stage into a fully upright, walking and talking smarty-pants.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
You may end up needing to spend down all of your mom’s assets and eventually apply for Medicaid to cover a bed in a memory-care facility.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
In their room at the Sleepy Inn, Malcolm is bugging the hell out of Annabelle, who is sprawled on the bed in her monkey pajamas.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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