take a break
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The BBC previously said Livesey had asked to take a break from presenting his programme while the issues raised by the investigation were being examined.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
While Nolan might not be resting easy, he told the Guardian that he plans to take a break now that “The Odyssey” is out in the world.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The director and his team came up with a system where, rather than take a break at each changeover, “everyone stayed in the moment,” silent and unmoving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
But some fussing was inevitable, and we had to make plenty of extra stops for diaper changes, bottles, or just to take a break from the carseat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The music softens as the band members take a break and high-five one another.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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