Sentence examples for on a bed of from inspiring English sources

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"on a bed of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is usually used to describe something that is resting on an even surface. For example, "The princess lay on a bed of golden silk pillows".

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No one was offering seared foie gras on a bed of liquefied mâche with cockle foam.

Forbes

Serve farro on a bed of watercress.

The New York Times

"On a bed of money," replies Don.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

I'll sleep on a bed of nails".

The New York Times - Sports

Or lie on a bed of broken glass.

The New Yorker

Serve the scallops on a bed of mixed greens.

The New York Times

He sleeps on a bed of hot coals.

The New York Times

It's perfect music for dancing on a bed of nails.

The New York Times - Arts

Serve hot on a bed of the rice.

The New York Times - Food

Social capital isn't built on a bed of sand.

The Guardian - Opinion

For serving, place the jar on a bed of ice.

The New York Times

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