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holiday

[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /


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The family missed the first day of their holiday, but made it to Alicante on Sunday.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The divergence reflects the fact that WTI didn’t settle on Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Julius Baer fell 6.9% to 63.38 francs Friday, with the Swiss market closed Monday for a holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It means more than one in 10 people entering the country from mainland Europe so far this year arrived during the bank holiday weekend.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“I know the holiday show was hard. Maybe a birthday party will be easier.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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