make the bed
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“Multiple times I have gone to make the bed and notice a nice smear of shit on his side.”
From Slate ● May 17, 2024
Wake at 6:30 a.m., he recalled, make the bed tight, or the school officials would tear it out.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
As any kid who has ever been dared to make the bed in under three minutes can attest, a challenge makes things interesting.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2022
But first, you might want to see whether you can make the bed more comfortable.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2022
“That’s going to be tender for a couple of days. But you’ll be fine. I promise,” the nurse says gently as she pushes a button to make the bed go flat again.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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