rest in peace
Americanidiom
Example Sentences
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"Justice has finally been done for our son. He will now be able to rest in peace," Jonathan's stepfather told the press.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
"We hope this inquest will give us some truth after five decades. Only then can our parents rest in peace."
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
One message read: "May you rest in peace, little angels," while another said: "Thinking of you. You're my favourite coach".
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
That someone, William Shakespeare, has been dead for well over 400 years and, as evidenced, has never been allowed to rest in peace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
‘He would get all right in time, wouldn’t he? Be able to rest in peace, I mean?’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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