day of rest

Example Sentences

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Sundays were my only day of rest, but even then I worked doing laundry, grocery shopping, going to Walmart, talking to people, getting to know the community.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Without a single day of rest, Yamamoto recorded the final eight outs of the Dodgers’ dramatic, 11-inning victory over the Blue Jays to secure their third title this decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

He adds that in a small act of resistance, Agam had refused to perform any jobs on the Sabbath, the Jewish day of rest.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Cey was cleared to fly on the off day before Game 6, which was postponed because of rain, giving him an extra day of rest.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

She did not even take a day of rest after the long trip.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez