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[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /


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Duane and Kelly Roberts, residents of Laguna Beach, also established the hotel’s annual Festival of Lights, an Inland Empire holiday tradition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A music teacher who flew home early from her holiday to perform at a surprise gig said she did not know she would be duetting with Ed Sheeran until she arrived.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

EV charging volume on highways surged 53% during the holiday period, according to data from China’s National Energy Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Kaneva notes inter-regional bus trips hit a record over the May Day holiday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Petrosian was a guest there when he played in the international tournament in Bamberg in 1968, and players from throughout Europe often stayed there on holiday.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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