breathing spell
Example Sentences
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Why in the world, during a breathing spell in their war against Sparta, did democratic Athenians attack neutral and democratic Syracuse, 500 miles away?
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2018
I have two sisters and we are trying hard to stay focused on the nieces and nephews while promising ourselves a breathing spell in the new year.
From Slate ● Dec. 22, 2014
Such a breathing spell is very much in order for America’s dealings with the nations of the Islamic world.
From Newsweek ● Sep. 17, 2012
Said Lenin, "I would give up Petrograd for a breathing spell of 20 days."
From Time Magazine Archive
“There’s just no breathing spell while the run’s on,” Fritz said.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
