day of rest
Example Sentences
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Sundays were my only day of rest, but even then I worked doing laundry, grocery shopping, going to Walmart, talking to people, getting to know the community.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026
Without a single day of rest, Yamamoto recorded the final eight outs of the Dodgers’ dramatic, 11-inning victory over the Blue Jays to secure their third title this decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
“I dont know if it smart to play LeBron and Luka the entire second half after only having one day of rest between Games 3 and 4,” Johnson wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025
Many of the island's residents are members of various protestant denominations that believe Sunday should be a day of rest.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024
Sunday, she says, is her day of rest.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
