short break
Example Sentences
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Foreman, from Cambridge, who was on a short break with his wife Sue, found the turtle on the beach on Thursday.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
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
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
She, Shanti, and Jenna meet Didu and me in the locker room on Wednesday night and the five of us work frantically for four days with a short break for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
