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Meanings of given a break in English

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Usage of given a break in English
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They want to be given a break, not a guilt trip.
The Irish Times
2
I don't think it's too serious, but he's going to be given a break.
The South African
3
Normally, MPs are given a break of about two weeks.
BBC
4
The audience's bodies and emotions were given a break.
Acts of faith
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Not long ago, the Fishamble director Jim Culleton was confronted by a playwright who wanted to be given a break.
The Irish Times
6
He recognized the trapper as a fellow his father the judge had once given a break to in a court case.
True compass: a memoir
7
He had a sighter in November and has been given a break since early December, the benefits of which could show.
The Guardian
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Sunday was the only day that slaves were given a break from their unpaid labor to praise God and openly dream of deliverance.
Ebony
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Given a break after a slightly disappointing fifth to Watchmespin here last month.
News.com.au
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