short break

Example Sentences

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"Is Jersey a good place to capture people for a safe, short break who would've otherwise been going elsewhere? Absolutely," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

Taco publisher Alex Blazedale said as he and Torres smoked outside during a short break.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 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

In the short break marked by the dry season, from November through February, you busied yourself with side tasks.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell