resting

Example Sentences

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In hair follicles, they are closely linked to the shift from resting phases into active growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

“Performative” is a loaded word in journalism these days, resting uneasily with another word, “truthfulness.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

“A strong stock price index resting on two stocks, with thin breadth, and a full multiple, is a sector to hold, not to chase,” he writes.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The geese spent a few days hopping from island to island, munching on dune grass and resting their wings.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown