1.   Despite the loss, the team had mixed emotions about going on an extended break.

2.   He took an extended break from work after his father died.

3.   Both the Rangers and the Devils, though, were looking forward to this weekend, which offers one of two extended breaks in an otherwise hectic NHL season.

4.   But, since Sharon is opposed to the peace process, American officials fear it would also bring an extended break in the negotiations.

5.   Despite the drawbacks of an extended break, it can put you in a much better frame of mind for job-hunting.

6.   During this extended break between series, Hasek spent a couple of afternoons playing street hockey with his son and the neighborhood kids.

7.   President Clinton has agreed to the extended break.

8.   Reeves ate so much over the extended break, he lost his starting job with the Vancouver Grizzlies to the journeyman forward Tony Massenburg.

9.   So far, the extended breaks have not messed with their momentum or dulled their focus.