resting on

Example Sentences

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But that should not mean resting on our laurels or on the golf cart if a friend or acquaintance reaches out for help.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Previous research suggested that seals resting on land should show relatively stable heart rates.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

At the center, resting on a plinth in front of a shallow niche and beneath a graceful valance of laurel, is French’s striking bronze portrait bust of Hunt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Another was spotted at same island before heading a bit further south and resting on the island of Sanday in 2018.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Mom stared at her hands resting on her lap.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas