rest on
Example Sentences
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But the bull case and valuation recovery will likely rest on comparable sales in the coming quarters.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Going forward, it was hoped that Southern governments would truly rest on the consent of the governed, as the Declaration of Independence had promised.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
The older and more settled we are, perhaps we ease up on it and instead rest on our reputation and ability to deliver.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
The success of the publishing industry could never rest on the tiny shoulders of the small hardcover.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Fragments of the fallen chair rest on Widget’s boots.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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