holiday
Example Sentences
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The streets were busy with shoppers who had broken their fasts ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Martyn told the BBC: "Everyone was in tears because we've been waiting for this holiday for a long time."
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
Some people will spend the extra time earning money to buy things they previously couldn’t afford, helping their communities, enjoying the company of their loved ones, taking a holiday or relaxing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
I thought about Christmas and felt sad, recalling living in tent labor camps in Corcoran during that holiday and seeing families struggling to make ends meet.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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