breath of fresh air
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The victory over Paraguay represented a marked change in style, and a breath of fresh air.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
One fund manager who met with him earlier this year said his uncompromising approach was a breath of fresh air compared to BP’s previous management.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
It just feels really happy and like a breath of fresh air, and obviously the clothes are beautiful.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
In spite of its eye-tickling pollution, the Indian capital must have felt like a breath of fresh air for von der Leyen and European Council president Antonio Costa, who co-led the EU delegation.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
A breath of fresh air with some other interesting smells wafted in past them.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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