breather

Example Sentences

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The powerful stock-market rally took a breather on Wednesday after a solid stretch of gains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

A proud moment for those associated with the club, but it did deprive key players of the mid-season breather they normally would have had.

From BBC • May 22, 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

Memorial Day is almost here—and that will give investors a chance to take a much-needed breather, following a period where the AI boom and the Iran war have led to wild swings for the market.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Now that District 2 has allied with us, the rebels are taking a breather from the war to regroup.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins