vacation
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“He has a place somewhere else, more like a vacation place, and he just wants to travel and be closer to his family,” Sarkis confirmed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
In 1904, Yale football captain James Hogan received a luxury apartment at the University Club, a commission on cigarette sales at football games and a 10-day vacation in Cuba.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
You could tell him, “Would you like to take a vacation to Bali? If not, would you mind if I went alone?”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The New York Mets sit at home — or more likely at lavish vacation destinations, given their perch at the top of baseball’s payrolls at $345.8 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
“You know how when you go on vacation, it’s like real-life rules don’t apply anymore?” asked George.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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FlyDubai’s budget flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv attract a consistent crowd of Jewish and Arab Israelis coming home from vacations, international workers coming in for stints, and a handful of business travelers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
It would also have to cover things like paying for vacations, replenishing an emergency fund if it’s been tapped, and setting aside money in a health savings or college account.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Family vacations have become limited to weekend getaways, because judges can schedule hearings at any time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Equity investors haven’t reacted much to the recent turmoil in bonds, focusing instead on the end of another blockbuster earnings season—and potentially their summer vacations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
When the Warden took everyone on vacations, exploring other cities and places, he and Ginny held forth on the geography, history, and cultures of the areas.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The first time Robbins vacationed in Europe was in 2007, when he was 49.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Adding that he loved Puerto Rico, Hinchcliffe and vacationed there, Hinchcliffe said he made fun of everyone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2024
And it turned out this was a thing; some therapists even vacationed in July to fill the end of summer void.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024
“My cousin vacationed in Nowhere once,” Llewelyn whispered, but stopped after a cutting look from Sinchi.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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The photo shows a vacationing couple seated in striped deck chairs beneath a brightly coloured parasol on a beach.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Americans are finding ways to navigate the new reality of vacationing in Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Balancing vacationing now with planning for dream trips in the future is important, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 20, 2026
As I ambled past groups doing yoga and vacationing families lounging on the grass, pain started to radiate through my ankles and up my shinbones before settling uncomfortably in my hips.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Elizabeth misses her Margaret, but is glad to be vacationing in Kijkduin.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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