breather

Example Sentences

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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

“Six months is not enough of a breather for people to deal with all the issues and decisions they have to make,” Michelson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

"There's always a time and place for stern words and now we take a breather," Murphy said.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Moments before he scored, the U.S. coaches had even summoned him to the bench for a quick breather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

As the runners entered the final lap, Lash gave himself a breather, dropping just behind his Indiana teammate, Tom Deckard.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand