breather

Example Sentences

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Markets seemed to be taking a breather to decide just how risk-on to get—and that’s probably a good thing.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

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

Markets remained volatile, but Treasury traders took a breather with yields little changed across the curve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“Six months is not enough of a breather for people to deal with all the issues and decisions they have to make,” Michelson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“Take a breather, old one. I know who can handle this. Foremole and his team.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques