breathing space
Example Sentences
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PepsiCo, which owns the massive Frito-Lay snacking empire, has more breathing space than most.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix gives the sport a little more breathing space to consider all this.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Taking the fight public might win Powell some breathing space and reassure investors for now.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
Desperate to buy himself some breathing space, Frank ignored the trend of Premier League managers resting their key players in the FA Cup by naming a strong line-up.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
To gain some breathing space, Torak dodged behind the fire.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
