breath of fresh air
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One fund manager who met with him earlier this year said his uncompromising approach was a breath of fresh air compared to BP’s previous management.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
In spite of its eye-tickling pollution, the Indian capital must have felt like a breath of fresh air for von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa, who co-led the EU delegation.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
President Samia, who had been vice-president, seemed like a breath of fresh air - and with her warmer and friendlier style, she initiated reforms that seemed to represent a radical departure from her predecessor's policies.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
His lively melodies about love, hope and despair - embellished with catchy riffs - brought a breath of fresh air to an otherwise tense social milieu.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025
The men were attempting to get a breath of fresh air during one of the dog days of summer.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
