take a break
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I’m filling in for Ian today, so let’s take a break from the usual ignominies we cover on the Slatest to talk about something completely different.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
OpenAI is also introducing regular reminders for young people to take a break from using the tool, reminding them ChatGPT is AI, and saying "it can wait".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The teen experience includes automatic safety settings to discourage emotional dependence and prompt users to take a break every 90 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
It forced him to take a break so he could recuperate at home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Most fencers take a break from training in the summer since the fencing season runs from October through June, but when Akhi came back in early June, we got right down to business.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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