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
The teen experience includes automatic safety settings to discourage emotional dependence and prompt users to take a break every 90 minutes.
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
The BBC previously said Livesey had asked to take a break from presenting his programme while the issues raised by the investigation were being examined.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
It pinned her to her bed, and she had to wait for her mom to take a break before she could get herself up.
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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