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hiatus

[hahy-ey-tuhs] / haɪˈeɪ təs /


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Still, another hiatus from the sport leaves questions about what the Gypsy King has left to give in boxing.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Lovebox also makes its return after a seven year hiatus - moving to a new location in Margate, Kent.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

After a four-year hiatus, the show returns to HBO Sunday after its own real-life saga with a string of twists made for Hollywood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

During her hiatus from “Today,” Guthrie made a series of videos sharing the raw emotions she experienced since Nancy Guthrie was abducted while pleading for her return.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

She goes on to explain the origins of the pageant and how it went on hiatus during World War II and again when Kennedy was assassinated.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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