rest on/upon
phrasal verb
rested on/upon; resting on/upon; rests on/upon
1
: to depend or rely on (someone or something)
All our hopes rested on one man.
2
: to stop moving and look at (someone or something)
His eyes/gaze rested on the letter.
3
: to be based on (something)
His theory rested upon two important pieces of evidence.
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Now, the position of the SDF may rest on the success of the new deal that encompasses nearly all aspects of life in the self-ruling territory.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
With half a century in music and an unbeatable massive catalog of work, Elton John could easily rest on his laurels and enjoy his status as an icon without releasing any new material.
—Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Finding a comfortable way to rest on a plane can be a challenge, especially when your budget only allows for seats in coach.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
They were laid to rest on Feb. 26, 2025, along with their mother, Shiri Bibas, who was also taken hostage and killed in Gaza.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
With half a century in music and an unbeatable massive catalog of work, Elton John could easily rest on his laurels and enjoy his status as an icon without releasing any new material.
—Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Finding a comfortable way to rest on a plane can be a challenge, especially when your budget only allows for seats in coach.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
They were laid to rest on Feb. 26, 2025, along with their mother, Shiri Bibas, who was also taken hostage and killed in Gaza.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rest on/upon
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“Rest on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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