rest with
phrasal 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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Patricia Krenwinkel, a former member of the notorious Manson family that carried out a series of grisly killings across Los Angeles, was granted parole, but a final decision on her freedom now rests with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
While most political power rests with the parliament, the President has the power to veto legislation, meaning that a win for Trzaskowski would likely allow Tusk to fast-track legislation, while if Nawrocki wins there could be little progress.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The final decision rests with the Academy’s Board of Governors.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 May 2025
Before Bukele spoke, Trump and a number of his aides suggested the decision would rest with El Salvador.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
While most political power rests with the parliament, the President has the power to veto legislation, meaning that a win for Trzaskowski would likely allow Tusk to fast-track legislation, while if Nawrocki wins there could be little progress.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The final decision rests with the Academy’s Board of Governors.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 May 2025
Before Bukele spoke, Trump and a number of his aides suggested the decision would rest with El Salvador.
—Colin Meyn, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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“Rest with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest%20with. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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