breather

Example Sentences

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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

Even if its rally takes a breather, investors shouldn’t pass Casey’s by.

From Barron's • May 14, 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

“Take a breather, old one. I know who can handle this. Foremole and his team.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques