take a break

phrase

: to stop doing something for a short period of time : to rest
I'm tired. Let's take a break.

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Whether people are walking the dogs or on a run, the little libraries create a reason for people to stop, take a break and engage in reading. Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 There’s no production start date yet, but Powell plans to take a break after working nonstop for the past year-plus. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 July 2026 My favorite way to do this is to get cozy and read in hourlong chunks and take a break to discuss with friends or grab a snack. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Some cities in Arkansas open cooling centers during extreme heat conditions to help those in need of a place to take a break from the heat. Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take a break

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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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