rested
Example Sentences
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Some napped on a beach with their faces shielded from the sun by plastic bags or T-shirts, while others rested with backpacks tucked beneath their heads.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Whatever one thinks of that critique, the principle has always rested on one consistent idea: Don’t change the rules of the game as the clock is running down.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep, increase waking during the night and leave people feeling less rested the next day.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Prosecutors rested after Farell’s testimony concluded, and Burke’s defense team announced they would not be calling any witnesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Mrs. Brisbane must have gotten rested up over the recess, because she greeted them with a smile.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
