short break
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Henderson was taking a short break after applying for dozens of Hollywood jobs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
I'll just do that later, this thing can wait, maybe a short break first...
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
After taking a short break to care for her daughter, Monson de Kansky went back to work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Former world number four Draper believes the demands placed on the top stars - a gruelling season with a short break, longer matches and more physical battles - are responsible for their bodies breaking down.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
They took a short break to slice three Jericho oranges in half and share them.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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