breathing space in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for breathing space in the English»Spanish Dictionary

breathing [Am ˈbriðɪŋ, Brit ˈbriːðɪŋ] N U

I.breathe [Am brið, Brit briːð] VB intr

II.breathe [Am brið, Brit briːð] VB trans

I.space [Am speɪs, Brit speɪs] N

II.space [Am speɪs, Brit speɪs] VB trans

breathing space in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for breathing space in the English»Spanish Dictionary

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English
After several further attempts by riders to gain breathing space from the field, it was left for a sprint finish to decide the winner of the race.
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There is no breathing space in the picture, yet there is all the time in the world: a single moment is projected beyond its present into an eternal dimension.
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It would be 250 years before the numbers recovered, but this allowed wildlife some breathing space.
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With a more substantial line, he re-entered the drain even though breathing space in the pipe had been reduced by the rising flood waters and his own bulk displacement.
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The autumn weather also provided breathing space to partially rebuild.
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Debt counselling provides you with more breathing space without getting into trouble with your creditors for paying less than the original instalments.
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A long period of consolidation was needed to restore some measure of peace and prosperity, but that breathing space was not given.
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As the tide rises, the breathing space under the grate grows smaller.
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The armistice let it a breathing space.
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He's afraid if he gives them a little breathing space, he'll look weak in front of the party and not strong enough to keep being a top leader.
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