breathing space
Example Sentences
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They must also be taking note of the breathing space China has given itself by electrifying its transport fleet and diversifying its energy sources.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Lower fares will help people get to where they need to – giving them breathing space to help with the cost of living."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Falling inflation is news families want to hear but there is much more to do to give people the breathing space they need," said newly appointed finance minister John Healey.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Burnham promised to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space now, some help with the cost of living" and explain how he would pay for them.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
His response to the mounting demands was not to reorder priorities to give his staff and graduate students some breathing space, but to add a late-night shift to keep the cyclotron running around the clock.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
