breather

Example Sentences

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Remember how he panicked, refusing even to approach the bench to give his preferred five a breather for a full losing half in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

However, for many investors betting on quantum’s long-term potential, this week was a chance to take a breather.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

This is a rare instance when U.S. stock exchanges take a breather on a day that is not a federal holiday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

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 • Mar. 4, 2026

What does exist is the paragraph break: a visual bookmark that allows the reader to pause, take a breather, assimilate what he has read, and then find his place again on the page.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker