breather

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An international team of researchers, including a scientist from Aston University, has developed a new mathematical framework that explains the strange behavior of so called "breather" laser pulses.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The tech-led stock-market rally is taking a breather as investors wait for inflation data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

U.S. stocks took a breather from their rally to fresh record highs on Tuesday as investors confronted a gloomier inflation backdrop.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Remember how he panicked, refusing even to approach the bench to give his preferred five a breather for a full losing half in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

While taking a breather, I saw I was making more progress than I thought I would.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls