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bed in

British  

verb

  1. (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

  2. (preposition) to make or become settled and able to work efficiently in harmony

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In the village of Andernos, Maria Lalanne, a 90-year-old who had fled Lege Cap Ferret, sat on a camp bed in a gym without her glasses or hearing aid, which she had left behind.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

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

Maybeth would sleep in the other twin bed in Cousin Eunice’s room.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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