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respite

noun

Definition of respite

as in break

a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. a temporary respite

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Recent Examples of respite The Scottish castle has now also become a place of respite for future generations. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 That means paid leave, respite, training, and peer support for family caregivers. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Why now is the best time to visit Many Los Angeles travelers found in Palisades − a picturesque neighborhood between Malibu and Santa Monica − a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 Yet even with that respite, prices are still rising more quickly than average wages, underscoring the challenges many Americans have had paying for groceries, gas, and healthcare. — Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for respite

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The Champions League draw is only days away — and fans don’t have long to wait for international football’s return, either, with a bumper break from September 21 to October 6.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Only five are men, and the majority come solo, looking either for a mini break or a health reset.

— Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of break

Noun

This is lunch à la Provençale; expect a multi-course meal with pauses between courses (no, the service isn't slow).

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
As a result, the governor has issued a variety of directives on data centers since June, including a pause on data center development and lawmakers in Texas are reacting.

— Jack Fink, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of pause

Noun

Once, in the blessed era before the 24/7 news cycle and the omnipresence of social media, there was a lull in the months after the primary, with campaign activities picking back up around Labor Day.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
But hawks on both sides are already casting this lull as an opportunity for both countries to hone their weapons for the next fight.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

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