breather

Example Sentences

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Of course, it’s Ohtani, so much is being made of the much-needed breather.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The latest quarter offered shares a breather as key metrics handily cleared expectations.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The legendary Puerto Rican MC Wisin gave Karol a breather by storming the stage and regaling his millennial fans with 2000s reggaeton burners like “Pam Pam” and “Rakata.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

This is a rare instance when U.S. stock exchanges take a breather on a day that is not a federal holiday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

As morning turned to afternoon, Mrs. Penworthy—that is to say, Simon— popped out of the inner room for a breather.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood