breaks
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Holidays, big storms, disasters, school breaks and changing seasons can all influence the numbers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
JC: Well, they’ve come up with a uniquely American solution to the problem: more breaks for TV commercials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Page Six is still around and frequently breaks news on Trump-adjacent topics like his son Barron’s dating life or Trump’s marriage to Melania, but its influence has diminished in a post-monocultural era.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Fifa has implemented drinks breaks at the midway point in each half for every game in this World Cup to allow players to hydrate.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
When my head breaks the surface I have no idea where I am in relation to the others, but it doesn’t matter.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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