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hiatus

[hahy-ey-tuhs] / haɪˈeɪ təs /


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When he took his hiatus, he was living in a loft on Grand Street in New York City with Lucille Pearson, whom he would marry in 1965.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It’s worth noting that another late night foe of Trump — Jimmy Kimmel — also saw over 6 million viewers in his own ratings for his return after a brief hiatus last year.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

But after years of hard work as a trailblazing “male impersonator,” and a decade-long hiatus due to financial problems, the California king of drag kings feels like she is finally getting her flowers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Northern Ireland's power-sharing institutions were restored in February 2024 after a two-year hiatus.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

After their three-week hiatus, the young players borrowed an old automobile from the editor of the California Chess Reporter, Guthrie McClain.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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