breather

Example Sentences

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Markets seemed to be taking a breather to decide just how risk-on to get—and that’s probably a good thing.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The legendary Puerto Rican MC Wisin gave Karol a breather by storming the stage and regaling his millennial fans with 2000s reggaeton burners like “Pam Pam” and “Rakata.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Like Vesga, many workers are looking to take a breather from their job or to scale back their high-stress career without quitting altogether.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Many workers are looking to take a breather from their job or to scale back their high-stress career without quitting altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

That includes the occasional breather to let the drill cool off.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir