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resting

[res-ting] / ˈrɛs tɪŋ /




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On the southern route to Everest there are four camps established above the main Base Camp, which climbers typically use as resting and acclimatisation points.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Performative” is a loaded word in journalism these days, resting uneasily with another word, “truthfulness.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

“A strong stock price index resting on two stocks, with thin breadth, and a full multiple, is a sector to hold, not to chase,” he writes.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“This is the worst,” Leo says, resting his forehead on the seatback in front of him.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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