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resting

[res-ting] / ˈrɛs tɪŋ /




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Injured on the first night of the battle, he was resting in the pouring rain beneath a tree when Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman found him.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Both bots identified dips in my heart-rate variability data and an increase in resting heart rate from my smartwatch, which could indicate my body has been fighting an illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Pulling her closer, we embrace, her head resting on my chest, and in silence, we breathe our scent and hear the beating of our hearts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"We're just glad we could provide a cozy resting spot in our store," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I leaned forward, elbows on the table and chin resting on my hands.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith