take a break
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From a combination of mold exposure and severe burnout from filming “After Midnight” on weekdays and performing in different cities on weekends, she fell ill for months and was forced to take a break.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
It is not unusual for members of K-Pop bands to take a break when the mental or physical demands of the job become overwhelming.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 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
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
When I closed my eyes to take a break from the sun, I realized I was already thirsty again.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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