take a break
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Watt said he thought the injury from the treatment, in which tiny needles are inserted in the body to address pain and mobility issues, was "a fluke thing," although he said he'd take a break from the treatments for awhile.
From Barron's
Protecting kids from AI: Artificial intelligence companies are required to notify users younger than 18 at least every three hours to take a break and that the chatbot is not human.
From Los Angeles Times
Winfrey did take a break from the medication early in 2024, she said, and started to regain weight despite continuing to work out and eat healthy foods.
From Los Angeles Times
The solution is to start in December and continue into the New Year, at a time when some European leagues -- where so many African stars play -- take a break, but the Premier League has a packed schedule.
From Barron's
If the system detects an issue, it can suggest the driver take a break, while also using driver-assistance technology to help the vehicle stay in its lane.
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