sunbed
Americannoun
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a piece of equipment, usu consisting of rows of lights, which surrounds a person with ultraviolet rays in order to induce an artificial suntan
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a bed or couch for lying on in the sun
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The Daily Mail published articles that included photographs of the defendant, including one showing him "reclining on a sunbed using his mobile telephone".
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The judges acknowledged the travel company did not run the hotel and could not ensure every customer could access a sunbed at any given time.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Curiel-Lewandrowski has treated many former sunbed enthusiasts for advanced melanoma in their 20s and 30s, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
But the association argues health bodies and the ASA overstate sunbed risks, as stricter regulations better protect customers.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
I suggested Mrs. de Roo should think about getting a sunbed.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
We passed a beach club selling Aperol and private sunbeds.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Under-18s are already barred from using sunbeds, but teenagers can sometimes dodge the rules by using contactless payment systems that let you tap and tan without any checks by a staff member, warns the government.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
MPs from a cross-party group are calling for a ban on advertising sunbeds and for warnings to be issued about the dangers of skin cancer in shops.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
But they said the operator did have an obligation to ensure there was an organisational structure to guarantee a "reasonable" ratio of sunbeds to guests.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Other online adverts we saw suggested the health risks of sunbeds were exaggerated or they promoted tanning sessions as safe or low risk.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
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