rest in peace
Americanidiom
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They added: "May his soul rest in peace and may his family and loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 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
"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
"It's shocking, absolutely shocking. It stops me getting closure and feeling like Lewis can rest in peace."
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
‘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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