short break

Example Sentences

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After a short break, they do it all in reverse - collecting the empty boxes and returning them to the kitchens they came from by mid-afternoon.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Taking a short break from running a practice for 50 excited five to 10 year old boys, coach Mahmud Jandia told AFP he hoped the field would remain.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

He traded options late until midnight as he raced to capitalize on the turmoil, taking only a short break to play the sport padel while keeping an eye on his phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

There was a short break between the second and third sets to allow the players to change their shirts, which were drenched in sweat due to the hot and humid conditions.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

During the short break before the final round, Grace’s stomach started gurgling.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein