take a break
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In the southern city of Cordoba, doctor Clarisa Arismendi, 32, was trying to take a break from the heat.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
We need to take a break and then get back to it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
After the SpaceX IPO, Keeton plans to take a break from actively monitoring his space investments.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The BBC said Livesey had asked to take a break from presenting the show while the issues raised by the investigation are being examined.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“We’ll take a break, a week or two. Wait for things to settle.”
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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