11.   His openness and decisiveness are a welcome break from past Olympic traditions.

12.   In a welcome break with industry tradition, the Photosmart printer comes with a cable of its own.

13.   It was a welcome mental break, Bryant said.

14.   It was a welcome break to the monotony.

15.   Others, like me, believe they are a welcome break during an otherwise monotonous, sleep-inducing long haul on a turnpike.

16.   Physically challenging vacations are a welcome break from the routine of an overscheduled life.

17.   Still, presidential aides said the Clintons considered their trip, however rainy, a welcome break from their Washington schedule.

18.   The whirlwind tour to six countries in three days offers Clinton a welcome break from his awkward trudge down the campaign trail back home.

19.   When I was a little girl, thunder and lightning were a welcome break from the routine.

20.   After a furious week in which the Enterprise played the key role in the four days of airstrikes on Iraq, this was a welcome break.