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Took A Breather Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PAUSED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer is "PAUSED" which means:

    noun
  • • A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
  • • Temporary inactivity
  • verb
  • • Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
  • • Cease an action temporarily

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She paused for a moment before answering the question."
  • • "He paused to catch his breath after running up the stairs."

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New York Times23 Jul 2023 Down 79
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