take a break
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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
In the southern city of Cordoba, doctor Clarisa Arismendi, 32, was trying to take a break from the heat.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Just so much negativity and I just felt like I needed to take a break from it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
After the SpaceX IPO, Keeton plans to take a break from actively monitoring his space investments.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
As if recognizing their exhaustion, the grandfather announced that they would take a break.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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