Cryptic crossword clue
Breather during girl’s gymnastic exercising 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LUNGING

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The straight part
We know that "gymnastic exercising" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gymnastic exercising = lunging.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LUNGING mean?

LUNGING verb
  1. To (cause to make) a sudden forward movement (present participle: lunging).
  2. To longe or work a horse in a circle around a handler (present participle: lunging or lungeing).
LUNGING noun
  1. The act of one who lunges; a lunge.

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