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hiatus

[hahy-ey-tuhs] / haɪˈeɪ təs /


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Even John Lennon was a fan – famously telling Rolling Stone that Rock Lobster inspired his return to music after a five year hiatus.

From BBC

The first passenger trains connecting the capitals of China and North Korea resumed after a six-year hiatus, a sign of warming ties between the countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

The conference this weekend is Alliance's third since devolution was restored in February 2024 following a two-year hiatus.

From BBC

Passenger train service between the capitals of China and North Korea resumed after a six-year hiatus, signaling warming ties.

From The Wall Street Journal

Back then, widespread layoffs and furloughs pushed some people to go into business for themselves, while others were emboldened to quit working for The Man during an office hiatus.

From The Wall Street Journal