resting

Example Sentences

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A Dallas Cowboys representative called these “small resting cushions” that fit neatly in the lockers and are never used by animals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

The roof, Raabe said, is resting on the 600-foot-long, 50-foot-tall racks that hold the 85 million pounds of food that are burning and spoiling inside, posing a danger to anyone who’d go in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The nest had been resting on floating matter and was at risk of toppling over and being destroyed, he said, adding: "We knew we needed to act quickly to save the eggs."

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Shares opened at $150 and never looked back, trading as high as $176.52 before resting near $165 for much of day.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

I leaned forward, elbows on the table and chin resting on my hands.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith