take a break
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It forced him to take a break so he could recuperate at home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
He says parents should encourage their children to take a break from their education, so they return to school in September "feeling really confident and refreshed".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
While Nolan might not be resting easy, he told the Guardian that he plans to take a break now that “The Odyssey” is out in the world.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Agarwal can’t take a break when it is hottest because she earns the most at lunch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Amelia, let me wash them and you can take a break, just for a day or two, while they dry.”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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