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take a breather







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This is a rare instance when U.S. stock exchanges take a breather on a day that is not a federal holiday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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

"There's always a time and place for stern words and now we take a breather," Murphy said.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

After three years of outsize returns—roughly 25% in both 2023 and 2024, and nearly 20% in 2025—the S&P 500 could take a breather.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

Down below, Cluny squatted against the wall, glad of the chance to take a breather.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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