take five

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Second, use the “5-5-5” breathing method: When you’re stressed in the middle of a trade, close your eyes and take five deep breaths, five times, holding each for five seconds.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

"This for me is re-refereeing the game. They are both going at it. It might be right, but I don't think we should be taking away goals for this. Why take five minutes?"

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Farley said the jobs can pay $120,000 a year, but they take five years to learn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

"We just wanted to be clinical, finish off the series and take it home," said the 31-year-old, who became the first New Zealander to take five four-wicket hauls in T20 internationals.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

“I’ll take five pastries. Oh, and bagels. Three of those.”

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz