rest on
Example Sentences
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That’s what a walk looks like with Freedman and Smithers’ cat, Zephyr: a short, leisurely stroll up their street, with plenty of pauses for Zephyr to rest on the sidewalk or scratch a tree.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 8, 2026
They rest on small folding tables, they’re affixed to the columns and palm trees that flank her front door.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 2, 2026
But that conversation should rest on the complete record.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 23, 2026
Behind him some eat or line up for coffee, while others try to rest on air mattresses or sleeping mats.
From Barron's β Jul. 25, 2026
As it edged down, the sun seemed to rest on the river.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
