rest on
Example Sentences
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Despite having a personally impressive season, Doku is reluctant to rest on his laurels and Guardiola's comments read like a challenge aimed to keep the winger on that path.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"Let's have several... at least four," he said, as he sought to promote a new bill to clearly exempt independent bread and flower shops from mandatory rest on Labour Day.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
His legacy, it is now clear, will rest on whether his war against Iran succeeds or fails.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
“They rest on considerations that go to the substance of an accused’s position before the law. The public conscience must be satisfied that fairness dominates the administration of justice.”
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
‘Now is the time for resting. Some things are ill to hear when the world’s in shadow. Sleep till the morning-light, rest on the pillow! Heed no nightly noise! Fear no grey willow!’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
