resting place
Example Sentences
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They say pissed off spirits wander in the night looking for their resting place.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
The ceremony took place at the historic Les Invalides national monument, the resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the presence of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, top left-wing politicians, and other high-profile guests.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Mr. Gallot expresses relief that the family of Johnny Hallyday, the “French Elvis,” chose St. Barts, in the Caribbean, over Père-Lachaise as the singer’s resting place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Numerous graves are simply marked 'Unknown', the last resting place of those who believed Europe would offer them a better life.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
Indeed, the spot in front of the main verb is often the most natural resting place for an adverb.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
