take a break
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“You can take a break whenever you want,” he said, watching a small goldfish circle a glass bowl on his desk in the Honghub community.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
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
It forced him to take a break so he could recuperate at home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
We take a break when the pasta comes, though I only manage to eat a few bites after my five breadsticks.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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