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  • As I fingered the holes of the cot's rattan weave, I realized yet another thing: This was the first time I had to sleep by myself.

    The Bonesetter's Daughter TAN, Amy 2001

  • Hr frowned as he paused inside the cot's doorway, his eyes going to the glass he'd left on the table.

    Colors of Chaos Modesitt, L. E. 1999

  • McCoy couldn't believe the raw physical force the Tholian implant had been able to produce to make Shulman overcome the sedation and the sickbay cot's restraints, then throw the makeshift lance with such power.

    Recovery Dillard, J. M. 1995

  • The table and three chairs fill nearly all of the cot's floor space.

    The Towers of the Sunset Modesitt, L. E. 1992

  • Creslin lingers for a moment in the welcome coolness on the porch before following Klerris into the almost uncomfortable warmth of the cot's main room.

    The Towers of the Sunset Modesitt, L. E. 1992

  • Thy cot's half-built, fair wethers range this wold.

    Theocritus, translated into English Verse 300 BC-260 BC Theocritus

  • Neither was Joey forgotten in this time of rejoicing, for St. Luke's was made glad that Christmas Day when the Fourth Regiment endowed a child cot's "In memory of The Little Major."

    The Angel of the Tenement George Madden Martin 1901

  • That hoss blanket on the cot's brand new; towel's in the hall and you'll find a comb somewheres round.

    At Good Old Siwash George Fitch 1896

  • Mrs. Chester, at the cot's side awaited the doctor's arrival.

    The Flower of the Chapdelaines George Washington Cable 1884

  • Again the cot's frame suddenly dug like fingers into his back, neck, and head, the maple overhead leaned lower, its nation of tree toads chanting loudly that he was the dummy.

    CounterPunch 2010

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