taking a break
Example Sentences
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What’s weird and slightly clumsy is that he said he was taking a break from his golf game only to show up on the course with another friend/potential client.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
One of the most celebrated images of the 1930s captures a crew of workers, taking a break high above Manhattan.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
We had spent the day in Manhattan, taking a break from the Bronx, prowling the city’s sneaker stores, checking for the new Nikes we couldn’t afford.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
