downtime

Example Sentences

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill is one of those establishments, and makes for a great pit stop during your downtime.

From Salon

There was a full open session in Malaysia on United's post-season trip in May, but that whole expedition was not run on fully professional lines given the amount of downtime that was allowed.

From BBC

"It's a really good tool for my son to use because it helps him with that transition from active playtime into downtime," she explains.

From BBC

In a dedication closing out the final episode, a clip from downtime during shooting showed Payne singing and dancing along to One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.”

From Los Angeles Times

And crucially, she adds, parents should schedule downtime as deliberately as activities as it will help you anticipate if you do or don't have time for certain events.

From BBC