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[rest] / rɛst /


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The "elaborate" gravestone was found in one of English Heritage's national collection stores at Wrest Park and is one of 153,000 items in the collection.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2015

The 30m Wellingtonia was planted in the grounds of Wrest Park near Silsoe, Beds, in 1856 by Thomas de Grey.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2014

You're just a Wrest Ham fan who occassionally writes for them?

From The Guardian • May 6, 2013

John Watkins, head of gardens and landscape at English Heritage, said Wrest Park was unusual because it retained designs from the 17th century to the 20th century.

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2011

Wilson bought a fabric-winged Gypsy Moth, christened it Ever Wrest, and learned the rudiments of flying.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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