rest day

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Davante Adams is dealing with a hamstring problem and receiver Puka Nacua was given a rest day Friday, but both are expected to play for the Rams on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025

Left tackle Rashawn Slater took a rest day during Saturday’s practice, Roman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

There will be a rest day on Tuesday before racing resumes on Wednesday with a 156.8km route around Toulouse that is expected to end in a bunch sprint.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

"This suspension reflects our good will and commitment to finding a resolution to this rest day working dispute," a RMT spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

Rob decreed that Tuesday, May 7, would be a rest day, so we got up late and sat around Camp Two, buzzing with nervous anticipation over the imminent summit assault.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer