take ten

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Verb1.take ten - take a ten minute break; "The players took ten during the long rehearsal"
intermit, pause, break - cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"
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He said he had to take ten rupees from each user in order to meet the daily expenses of the toilet.
Mismanagement of public toilet irks citizens
Some mentions may only take ten minutes in Court, but the barrister has to read the case papers (unpaid) before going into Court to make sure he gets the facts right
Letter: Writer court unaware
Real estate sources report it can now take ten months to two years to receive a refund check from the date a completed application is given to the Dept.
City cash-flow woes choke owners
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