rest and relaxation

Example Sentences

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Americans who thought spring break would offer rest and relaxation after a tough winter may be in for a rude awakening.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

But during certain forms of high-ventilation breathwork, the body is breathing deeply which also activates the parasympathetic nervous system responsible for rest and relaxation, she explained.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

And yet many compelling new products, like the chair, sofas and bed linens presented below, are about rest and relaxation.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

Homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes feel less like a last bastion from the world’s troubles and more like a paradise for rest and relaxation.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

Aunt Kitty never wasted a minute on rest and relaxation.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan