rest day
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In practice, that might mean having painkillers ready before your period, taking a rest day when symptoms are worse, or easing off a workout if you feel unusually fatigued.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Those only grew louder on the second rest day of the race when he was woken up at 5 a.m. by antidoping authorities knocking on his door outside of the normal testing window.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
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
Receiver Davante Adams was given a veteran rest day, McVay said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 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
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