rest in peace

Example Sentences

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I have a very deep association with jazz from my childhood, because of my brother, Bobby, rest in peace.

From Los Angeles Times

On Sunday, thousands of people had gathered outside the charred buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district to lay flowers and leave mementos and messages such as “rest in peace” and “Hong Kong be strong.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes."

From BBC

“I’d prefer to leave the dead rest in peace, if you don’t mind me saying so.”

From Literature

Some believed it was time for him to move on from his frozen former spouse, adding he should, "let the departed...rest in peace".

From BBC