at rest
Example Sentences
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“Whether you’re out and about or at rest, please don’t put your smartphones down.”
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
In research published in Nature Neuroscience, scientists report that a gene called Homer1 plays an important role in attention by shaping how quiet or noisy the brain is at rest.
From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2026
On past bike tours, we often cut discussions short with strangers who approached us at rest stops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025
They might be panting or breathing rapidly even at rest because they’re hurting, and their facial expressions will change.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
This night at last he slept serene, his long-tried mind at rest.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
