rest in peace
Americanidiom
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Rimmer's former United team-mate Alex Stepney, a fellow goalkeeper, said on social media: "Such sad news to hear Jimmy Rimmer has passed away, rest in peace and lots of love to Jimmy's family x."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"From day one, I've been here searching. I didn't want to stop until he could rest in peace," the bereaved father said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
For now, the humble paper check remains too deeply woven into the fabric of American life to truly rest in peace — even if writing one means playing a riskier game with swindlers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
I have a very deep association with jazz from my childhood, because of my brother, Bobby, rest in peace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
Tats writes on the wall first: Mr. Ram was a good friend to my best friend, rest in peace, xoxo.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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