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observance

[uhb-zur-vuhns] / əbˈzɜr vəns /




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Leo's predecessor Francis largely overlooked many of Europe's traditional bastions of Catholicism where, like Spain, religious observance has been falling rapidly.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Equity and fixed-income markets are closed in observance of Memorial Day.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The two major U.S. stock exchanges — the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq — will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of the Christian holiday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District said it will continue this year to take the day off that was scheduled in observance of Chávez’s birthday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

All religions, even musical ones, need their Eucharist, their Pooja, their Shahada, their Pint - moments of high observance and ritual.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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