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breather

[bree-ther] / ˈbri ðər /
NOUN
rest
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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When might the generative-AI wave that has driven such large gains for semiconductor manufacturers, memory-chip makers and now Meta, for example, take a breather?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Nevertheless, most analysts believe the ECB is likely to take a breather after Thursday, and think that Lagarde may offer some hints of this in her comments.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Does he need a breather before we start?

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Will Smith was given a breather after going one for five with two RBIs in his first game back from a three-month stint on the IL on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

As the runners entered the final lap, Lash gave himself a breather, dropping just behind his Indiana teammate, Tom Deckard.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

The idea of Cirque du Soleil might invite images of extravagant live shows with clowns, acrobats and fire breathers.

From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2023

And while they’re busy at OPICA, their caregivers get breathers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2023

With Wilson and the offense continually coming out of halftime incapable of staying on the field, the defense isn’t getting any breathers and is gassed by crunch time.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2022

During breathers when she’s standing away from the Washington Mystics’ sideline.

From Washington Post ● May 7, 2022

Pretty soon it sounded like the five other breathers in the shed had left.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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