taking a break

Example Sentences

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Panakos, the nurse from Florida, is taking a break from the circuit after several years because it was tiring to be on the road, she said from her home in Tampa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Ballerini added that taking a break from traveling and touring in favor of settling down in one location has also done wonders for her mental health—while providing her with the opportunity to forge new friendships.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

"For me, it's ridiculous," the goalkeeper added, taking a break from palming away shots struck by friends wearing colorful Brazil and Barcelona jerseys.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He loved the people and taking a break by the Self-Realization Fellowship’s verdant headquarters to read the newspaper.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Until December, he was my boyfriend, but now we’re taking a break.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven