breath of fresh air
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Platner, who turned 40 during the campaign, found immense support from other male Democrats close to his age who saw his campaign as the breath of fresh air the party needed to stay relevant.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
"I hope he's a breath of fresh air," the lawmaker told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The victory over Paraguay represented a marked change in style, and a breath of fresh air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
I was supposed to head downstairs for a reception with Congresswoman Pelosi and a delegation of California Democrats, but I needed a breath of fresh air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
Then I took one last look around, inhaled one final breath of fresh air, and carried my bag through the front door and into the lobby.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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