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 tech-led stock-market rally is taking a breather as investors wait for inflation data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Remember how he panicked, refusing even to approach the bench to give his preferred five a breather for a full losing half in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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

While taking a breather, I saw I was making more progress than I thought I would.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls