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Here’s a look at those races and the rest on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"Let's have several... at least four," he said, as he sought to promote a new bill to clearly exempt independent bread and flower shops from mandatory rest on Labour Day.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

It must also resist the temptation to rest on its laurels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“They rest on considerations that go to the substance of an accused’s position before the law. The public conscience must be satisfied that fairness dominates the administration of justice.”

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

She looked at Luna and then looked away, back and forth, as though afraid to let her eyes rest on the girl for too long.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill