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[rest] / rɛst /








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Once released, he is likely to spend the rest of his sentence on licence and will have to abide by specific rules such as wearing a tag.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Seven remain in "non life-threatening" condition, while the rest are in "serious" condition, including two in "critical" condition, he added.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

There’s a reason for it to be in my life still, whereas for the rest of my family, their jobs do not encompass the past.

From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2026

The rest of revenue—about $400,000 total—comes from other parts of the business, such as special events and rental fees for a house on-site.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

I have seen it myself: their hazy ghost bodies slithering into the glowing blue, eager to coil up and rest, untouched and unbothered for eternity.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman


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