breathing
noun
breath·ing
ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
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Even half-days can give working parents enough breathing room to juggle meetings or remote work.
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Lia Miller, Parents, 16 June 2025
Because when workers gain financial breathing room, businesses often gain engagement, loyalty and resilience in return.
—Arbia Smiti, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Enough to not be looking up at anyone, but not enough to assure themselves some breathing room.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 14 June 2025
The Giants have a chance to take the division lead, and the Dodgers will be looking to give themselves some breathing room.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Lia Miller, Parents, 16 June 2025
Because when workers gain financial breathing room, businesses often gain engagement, loyalty and resilience in return.
—Arbia Smiti, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Enough to not be looking up at anyone, but not enough to assure themselves some breathing room.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 14 June 2025
The Giants have a chance to take the division lead, and the Dodgers will be looking to give themselves some breathing room.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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