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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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