breather

Example Sentences

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The tech sector and other artificial-intelligence plays that have been driving the bull market took a breather.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 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

However, in "breather" lasers, the pulses continually change over time.

From Science Daily • May 21, 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