breather
Example Sentences
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But after three strong years of gains, some believe the bull market might be due for a breather.
From MarketWatch
But looking a little deeper, bulls appear to be taking a breather as they gear up for a big push higher next year.
From MarketWatch
December, by contrast, might provide just the kind of breather a healthy market needs.
From Barron's
Some traders might just be using the last few weeks of the year to take a breather, Hill said.
He and his colleague jumped in the back of the ambulance to take a "10 second breather" before deciding they needed to join the rescue effort.
From BBC
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