breaks

Example Sentences

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Midshipmen crave occasional breaks from thinking about school, if they have breaks at all.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

As "extreme heat sweeps the continent", the paper reports, "UK registers hottest ever June day", "France breaks record heat again" and "extremes driven by climate crisis".

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

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

Despite all the online uproar, he said that the hydration breaks are overall beneficial, as they allow networks an extra opportunity to recoup revenue and brands to get additional exposure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

"If your line breaks on a hill, you're in trouble," he said.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell