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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In the background, several balloons rest on the ceiling.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
In the background, several balloons rest on the ceiling.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Any environmental damage could in the end be irreparable, because large areas of the park rest on solid bedrock and lack significant topsoil.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The Technology Stack Enabling Change Modern checkout systems rest on sophisticated technology infrastructure that enables unprecedented customization and flexibility.
—Antony Robinson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Rest on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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