taking a break
Example Sentences
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These cards can help if the cardholder uses the introductory period as a chance to pay off the debt, instead of taking a break from paying interest.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Jarvis sang Happy Birthday to the festival and toasted to another 20 years before telling fans he will be taking a break for a while.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Whatever we can do to be supportive is a good thing,” Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan saluted, taking a break from deficit laments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
A couple of days later, Grande’s team announced that she’d be taking a break from “public-facing work” following the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour in September.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Welp,” she said, “if we're taking a break, now's probably a good time to go to the bathroom.”
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
