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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Morocco and the Netherlands take a break after the 105th minute before starting the final 15 minutes of extra time.
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30 June 2026
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Andrew Greif,
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30 June 2026
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“Take a break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20break. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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