breather

Example Sentences

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Tech investors may be merely taking a breather as opposed to expressing genuine fear and doubt about the health of the tech/AI rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

It’s best for everyone, Mace included, that she take a breather to touch grass.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

The tech sector and other artificial-intelligence plays that have been driving the bull market took a breather.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

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

At Los Alamos, however, Norris Bradbury relished getting a breather from the relentless demand for more designs and more tests.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik