resting place
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The hilltop cemetery may be a resting place for multitudes, but it’s also a seemingly endless open-air sculpture museum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
David Lynch’s final resting place is at Hollywood Forever, across from the Fairbanks Lawn where movies are shown, under the stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
They say pissed off spirits wander in the night looking for their resting place.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
The ceremony took place at the historic Les Invalides national monument, the resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte, in the presence of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, top left-wing politicians, and other high-profile guests.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
“This is my home, and I shall find my resting place here. Mami Wata will help me! And may the Almighty help my people!”
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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