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breathing space

[bree-thing speys] / ˈbri ðɪŋ ˌspeɪs /


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RBC analysts led by Biraj Borkhataria said the surge in oil prices has given BP some breathing space to boost performance.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

They must also be taking note of the breathing space China has given itself by electrifying its transport fleet and diversifying its energy sources.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

"Falling inflation is news families want to hear but there is much more to do to give people the breathing space they need," said newly appointed finance minister John Healey.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Policies to give people more "breathing space" on the cost of living will be announced on Tuesday by Andy Burnham, in one of his first acts as prime minister.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

His response to the mounting demands was not to reorder priorities to give his staff and graduate students some breathing space, but to add a late-night shift to keep the cyclotron running around the clock.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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