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hiatus

[hahy-ey-tuhs] / haɪˈeɪ təs /


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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

The band have been making their comeback after a three-year music hiatus to complete their mandatory military service, and will be in the middle of an 85-date world tour when they perform at the final.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Then, last year, Cal Fire approved the first harvest plan since that hiatus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

President Trump, in his first term, reactivated the federal death penalty after a 17-year hiatus and put 13 inmates to death in its final months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The detailed reasons for the hiatus are outside the scope of this book.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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