in repose
idiom
formal + literary
: at rest : sleeping
His face in repose is serious and thoughtful.
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Biden Declares National Day of Mourning Carter's funeral marks the conclusion of days of state honors that began with his body lying in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The late president will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the public is invited to pay their respects throughout this time.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
After lying in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Georgia, Carter's remains arrived Tuesday in D.C., where he is scheduled to lie in state at the United States Capitol rotunda ahead of funeral services.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center from 7 p.m. Eastern on Saturday through 6 a.m. Tuesday, with the public able to pay respects around the clock.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The late president will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and the public is invited to pay their respects throughout this time.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
After lying in repose at the Carter Presidential Center in Georgia, Carter's remains arrived Tuesday in D.C., where he is scheduled to lie in state at the United States Capitol rotunda ahead of funeral services.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Presidential Center from 7 p.m. Eastern on Saturday through 6 a.m. Tuesday, with the public able to pay respects around the clock.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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“In repose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20repose. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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