holiday
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It is worth noting that advance estimates of U.S. retail sales are adjusted for seasonal variations, as well as holiday and trading-day differences between months, but not for price changes.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
In 2011, British singers Jessie Ware and Sampha issued the single “Valentine,” timing its release with the February holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The woman’s soon-to-be ex had given it to her when they started watching the movie together as a holiday tradition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
It was around Christmas, and Sarah and her daughter were about to take a long-awaited trip from Michigan to Texas to see Sarah’s mother for the holiday.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
She had meant to take an hour’s catnap and be up well before her pupils, but the Incorrigibles had risen much earlier than usual, as children are apt to do on any long-awaited holiday.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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