resting on

Example Sentences

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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

That doesn’t mean it can’t keep growing at a healthy rate, but it’s resting on a narrower base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

I was standing on the hearth, my hand resting on the mantel, when I happened to look into the fireplace.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt