breaks

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The HSE suggests that work should be rescheduled to cooler times of the day, and that employers introduce more frequent rest breaks, introduce shading to rest areas and provide free access to cool drinking water.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

At the start of the tournament, the network aired full-screen ads during the three-minute breaks, cutting away from the field during the opening match between Mexico and South Africa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Relaxing formal dress codes and allowing enough breaks to allow workers to get cold drinks or cool down can also help.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Some, like Disney Magic Kingdom, are for players four and up, with a title screen suggesting: “Play healthy! It is recommended that you take breaks from time to time during a long play session.”

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

I’m distracted, so I take lots of breaks to open the curtains and look out the window.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy