breathing space

Example Sentences

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Five points above third-bottom Tottenham with four games left, that breathing space could allow Forest to take the handbrake off against Villa and confidence has grown since Pereira arrived in February.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

PepsiCo, which owns the massive Frito-Lay snacking empire, has more breathing space than most.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Vinicius Jr celebrated his goal in the first leg by dancing near the corner flag - and he produced the same celebration on Wednesday after his 80th-minute strike gave Real breathing space in the tie.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Arne Engels converted a penalty with Celtic cruising, but Utrecht pulled it back to within one until Auston Trusty's header gave the hosts some more breathing space.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

To gain some breathing space, Torak dodged behind the fire.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver