at rest
Example Sentences
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You might have hoped they would do something, anything, to put your mind at rest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"Valverde is at home in good condition and will have to remain at rest for 10 to 14 days, as indicated by the medical protocols for this diagnosis," they added.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
“Whether you’re out and about or at rest, please don’t put your smartphones down.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Using multiomics tools that track genes, proteins, metabolites, and gut bacteria, the scientists compared the body at rest, after a single 5 km run, and after a 25-day running program.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2025
As resistance developed, however, they could be found at rest on surfaces where the deposit of DDT beneath them was clearly visible by torchlight.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
