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
Feeling guilty when you take a break or set a boundary.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
After the SpaceX IPO, Keeton plans to take a break from actively monitoring his space investments.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
"They weren't always able to take a break, and obviously we do know that staff wellbeing is an important factor in patient safety."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
I was hoping when she finished the last one, she’d take a break.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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