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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The tunnel’s fate could rest with the next governor as well as large water agencies that have yet to decide whether to pay for its construction.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Last year’s winner, Sovereignty, was given the extra rest with Belmont in the sights of trainer Bill Mott and Godolphin Racing instead.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
During the flight, prioritize rest with items like a neck pillow and noise-canceling headphones, and get up to stretch when possible.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Ultimately, decisions about war should not rest with one person.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Last year’s winner, Sovereignty, was given the extra rest with Belmont in the sights of trainer Bill Mott and Godolphin Racing instead.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
During the flight, prioritize rest with items like a neck pillow and noise-canceling headphones, and get up to stretch when possible.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Ultimately, decisions about war should not rest with one person.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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“Rest with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest%20with. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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