But the controls and therefore profits of these operations firmly rest with foreign firms.

The convention, she said, rests firmly on the foundation of the family.

Now your shelf should sit neatly in place, resting firmly on all three supported sides.

He looked at her gloved hands resting firmly, one on each side of the wheel.

While lifting the load, the Jack rests firmly on its base.

He was seated in a hard chair, with his hands resting firmly on its arms.

The success of any business, utility or organization rests firmly on its reputation.

Check also to see if the porch is resting firmly on the piers.

Then he felt a hand resting firmly on his shoulder.

This is a novel: time travel rests firmly in the realm of fantasy.