breather

Example Sentences

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Markets remained volatile, but Treasury traders took a breather with yields little changed across the curve.

From The Wall Street Journal

Like Vesga, many workers are looking to take a breather from their job or to scale back their high-stress career without quitting altogether.

From MarketWatch

Many workers are looking to take a breather from their job or to scale back their high-stress career without quitting altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Six months is not enough of a breather for people to deal with all the issues and decisions they have to make,” Michelson said.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's always a time and place for stern words and now we take a breather," Murphy said.

From BBC