holiday
Example Sentences
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The inquest, at Bootle Town Hall in Sefton, heard Chiedza, from Cheshire, had gone to stay with an aunt and two cousins in Bolton, Greater Manchester, for the half-term holiday.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
If none of this persuades you of the intrinsic greatness of this country, my fellow Americans, then at least use this historic moment to take a holiday from the bad stuff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
That’s followed a day later by June options expiration, which takes place on a Thursday, and not the typical Friday, when markets will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
The ongoing protests, which became tense over the holiday weekend, come amid reports of a hunger strike by detainees.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
“This is my gift to Humphrey. This extension attaches to his cage and makes it bigger. Now you’re all going to help me build Humphrey his holiday present: his very own playground.”
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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