resting on

Example Sentences

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What looked like a jumbo Parmesan wheel resting on a marble slab by the door of the Moroccan-style hammam was actually a block of shea-butter soap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Previous research suggested that seals resting on land should show relatively stable heart rates.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

"People are paying three times more for a loaf of bread now," she moans, her fingers resting on the soft white slices inside the plastic.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

He was still, his head hung low, his chin resting on his chest.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson