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resting

[res-ting] / ˈrɛs tɪŋ /




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Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

It also says workers should be encouraged to remove personal protective equipment when resting to help them cool down.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Shares opened at $150 and never looked back, trading as high as $176.52 before resting near $165 for much of day.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

METs measure how many calories are burned during physical activity compared with resting.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

“This is the worst,” Leo says, resting his forehead on the seatback in front of him.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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