rest on
Example Sentences
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The visit was part of a government drive to exempt independent bakeries and flower shops from mandatory rest on Labour Day - a public holiday across the country.
From BBC • May 1, 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
With the “special relationship” on the rocks, the U.K.’s ties with President Trump now rest on a charm offensive by King George III’s great-great-great-great-great grandson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 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
Yellow birch leaves blew from the trees and drifted down to rest on the surface.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
