breather
Example Sentences
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Traders took silence from New York's Thanksgiving break as a reason to have a breather and take stock of a healthy rebound from November's swoon that was sparked by AI bubble threats.
From Barron's
“He could very credibly say, ‘It makes sense for us to take a breather here, and we’re not lowering them, so the rates are still really high,’ ” Tang added.
From Seattle Times
Coachella’s Every One is a mental health and anti-harassment service people can use to report misconduct, get on-site counseling or just take a breather.
From Los Angeles Times
Yet this time when Leonard took a two-minute breather to begin the fourth quarter, the Suns’ shooting punished Clippers reserves, pushing their lead to 11 by the time Leonard returned with 9:47 to play.
From Los Angeles Times
Coachella’s Every One is a mental health and anti-harassment service you can use to report misconduct, get on-site counseling or just take a breather.
From Los Angeles Times
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