break for

Example Sentences

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He points to measures like the tax break for overtime pay as evidence that policy is already shifting outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

During a break for lunch, Jon Feinberg, president of the National Police Accountability Project, stepped out of the room and spoke to reporters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

All U.S. taxpayers have until tax day — Wednesday, April 15 — to take advantage of the Roth IRA tax break for 2025, even if they think they earn too much.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“It was a break for our eyes to prevent nearsightedness and tired eyes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Making a break for it would have been impossible.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman