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Nine of the categories will be revealed at 5:30 a.m., and the 15 remaining ones will be announced at 5:41 a.m. after a short break.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Taking a short break from running a practice for 50 excited five to 10 year old boys, coach Mahmud Jandia told AFP he hoped the field would remain.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Taco publisher Alex Blazedale said as he and Torres smoked outside during a short break.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

He traded options late until midnight as he raced to capitalize on the turmoil, taking only a short break to play the sport padel while keeping an eye on his phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

It was established that my wife was to fly out to meet me in Chicago for a short break in my journey.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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