rested
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete-game gem against the New York Yankees came at a perfect time for a Dodgers team looking to keep its pitchers rested.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
England's squad was unusual, with key players rested because of the focus on said World Cup, and they had only two or three days after the final to train with the red ball.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
A bouquet of red, white and blue flowers rested against the tombstone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Lincoln’s left hand rested on a stack of books, emphasizing his learning and rhetorical skill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
She held the griffin close, and it rested the side of its head against her jaw.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
