breather

Example Sentences

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But head coach Sergej Jakirovic will be sitting out the Sin City jaunt as he takes a more peaceful breather before the bright lights of the Premier League beckon.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A relatively quiet week lies ahead in China, as investors take a breather following a series of major diplomatic summits in Beijing and the release of key economic-activity data earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

An international team of researchers, including a scientist from Aston University, has developed a new mathematical framework that explains the strange behavior of so called "breather" laser pulses.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Even if its rally takes a breather, investors shouldn’t pass Casey’s by.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“I could use a breather anyhow. Puttin' in damp courses is a killer. I must be stark raving mad doin' it meself.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell