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taking a break



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While taking a break from unpacking the U-Haul on move-in day, Frank pointed to the incomplete home on their neighbor’s lot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The curveball was that the adviser said he was taking a break from golf, but was seen on the course shortly after.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"For me, it's ridiculous," the goalkeeper added, taking a break from palming away shots struck by friends wearing colorful Brazil and Barcelona jerseys.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He loved the people and taking a break by the Self-Realization Fellowship’s verdant headquarters to read the newspaper.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

But taking a break and thinking things out makes sense.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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