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breather

[bree-ther] / ˈbri ðər /
NOUN
rest
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Of course, it’s Ohtani, so much is being made of the much-needed breather.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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

This is a rare instance when U.S. stock exchanges take a breather on a day that is not a federal holiday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"But the government will have a breather for a couple of weeks, to save some energy."

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

At Los Alamos, however, Norris Bradbury relished getting a breather from the relentless demand for more designs and more tests.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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