day of rest

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The six-day working week in Iran runs from Saturday to Thursday, with Friday being the only official day of rest, meaning the school was likely occupied when it was hit.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

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

And then, on just one day of rest, a 16-pitch relief appearance to close out a championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024

“Today shall be a day of rest and reflection,” our counselor said with unusual calmness.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth