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resting

adjective as in situated

adjective as in inactive

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A group of figures surround an open casket in 1999’s “Family Grief,” their dark garments and mournful poses contrasting with the bright blue shirt of the man resting within.

Their analysis revealed several grounding lines, the points where a glacier transitions from resting on solid rock to floating on seawater.

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Earlier studies suggested that people might reach up to 10 times their BMR, which is the minimum amount of energy needed while resting, but only for short, intense periods.

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Inside was a series of containers, resting one inside the other like nesting dolls.

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Supporters of marriage equality should refrain from resting on their laurels and mobilize to resist MAGA’s ongoing campaign to take away another right from the American people.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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