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resting

[res-ting] / ˈrɛs tɪŋ /




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Resting state citizenship on residency reinforces the thesis that citizenship generally requires residence, not mere presence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Resting state fMRI measures brain activity when a person is not performing a specific task.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

Resting next to the Seine river, the Cite du Cinema is best known for film-making.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024

Resting behind one side of the couch is a small bear statue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

Resting on top is a note that says this: “I’m assuming Elliott understands that you would have made it to his shows if you could have.”

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli




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