rest with
verb
rested with; resting with; rests with
: to be the responsibility of (someone or something)
The final decision rests with you.
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But the author of the 2006 law, Senator Francis Pangilinan, said in a statement on Facebook that the issue rests with its proper implementation.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
23 June 2026
Yet research shows the real influence rests with women themselves – and that change will only come if more babies are born within the community.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
If Albany clears the amendment again next year, the final choice rests with the voters.
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Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
The final assignment decision rests with the sheriff, according to the contract.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
23 June 2026
Yet research shows the real influence rests with women themselves – and that change will only come if more babies are born within the community.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
If Albany clears the amendment again next year, the final choice rests with the voters.
—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
The final assignment decision rests with the sheriff, according to the contract.
—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Rest with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest%20with. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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