breaks
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Darina Justusova, 33, pregnant and on maternity leave, said the heat was making her "much more tired" and forcing her to "take more breaks" during the day.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
For now, he keeps squandering his Marvel breaks on whiffs like “Cherry” and “Uncharted.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
A vignette about Laika, the Soviet space dog, sets up a futurist fantasia in which a dogs-only space colony finally breaks their reliance on humans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The 2026-27 Prem final will be held on Saturday, 19 June 2027 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with the season to take a series of breaks around international fixtures.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Camille’s face is hidden in the darkness, but the desperation in her voice nearly breaks me.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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