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resting

[res-ting] / ˈrɛs tɪŋ /




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The weaknesses found in the PHP programming language, which is used by millions of websites, had been quietly resting there for years and are not easy to exploit.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

But on the flip side, Luka Doncic didn’t play in the Lakers’ 101-89 loss to the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena because he was resting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

England have made changes for the five T20s, resting players ahead of the Test tour of South Africa, meaning 18-year-old Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Rew and Hampshire's 21-year-old pace bowler Jack are included.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

In induced neurons, increased recycling activity was connected to weaker grip strength, lower metabolism, and a higher resting heart rate.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

“I just need you to listen to some songs, tell me your mood, and let me take your resting heart rate.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas


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