short break
Example Sentences
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Gadd says he'll take a short break before returning to his next project, but he's coy about details.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
"Is Jersey a good place to capture people for a safe, short break who would've otherwise been going elsewhere? Absolutely," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
At my age, he said, my proprioception “batteries are running low,” but I can recharge them with a short break from pickleball and a focus on the pool.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 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
The girls flocked around her desk during short break, their laughter ringing out often.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
