rested

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"Her success rested on a careful balance: projecting herself as both an uncompromising street fighter and an austere, maternal figure delivering welfare to those living with economic insecurity," says Proma Raychaudhury of Krea University.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The bet rested on a single Météo-France weather sensor sitting near the perimeter of Charles de Gaulle Airport on a publicly accessible road.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

He gathered himself, feeling frustrated, then rested on the infield turf waiting for an athletic trainer to arrive to offer assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Leon's scathing opinion said that the decision for the project rested with Congress, which should also decide how it could be funded.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Just outside the door was a serving cart, upon which rested a large covered tray.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood