getting a break
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Among manufacturers, 16 of 18 industries surveyed reported paying higher prices in May, while none reported getting a break on costs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
The Eagles could do with getting a break, as in a mid-season break, but they just need a bit of luck in front of goal too and they will be back to winning ways.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
When I told him he was getting a break this time, he responded with shock.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2025
“Not only were they getting a break on the leases, but that was money that was taken away from our kids’ education, which is not acceptable,” Irwin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
Here’s young Aspinall here, ahead of you, by long chalks, in classics, and getting a break on at tennis that’ll puzzle you to pick up unless you wake up.
From Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton by W. S. (Walter S.) Stacey
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