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Stories that rest on personal anecdotes always leave space for doubt, which could make the Times piece more of a Rorschach test for one’s existing politics than an election-shifting revelation.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The older and more settled we are, perhaps we ease up on it and instead rest on our reputation and ability to deliver.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

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

Kasten, who has 30 employees, plans to use some of the money to cover the cost of a two-week trip to Vietnam to find new suppliers and the rest on inventory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It came to rest on the Abbey leader.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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