take a break
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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
Whether teens are using ChatGPT for homework help or anything else, they will be prompted every 90 minutes to take a break and they will receive a reminder that they are interacting with artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
It forced him to take a break so he could recuperate at home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Ariana Grande is finally set to take a break from the public eye, after years of promoting her two “Wicked” films, releasing new music, launching her latest tour and facing mounting scrutiny over her appearance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
The meeting must have been exhausting, for it lasted only two hours, and Darwin had to excuse himself to take a break.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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