long weekend
Example Sentences
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Sometimes all you’ve got is a long weekend — and if you do it right, that’s more than enough.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
You may have missed it over the long weekend, but a partial government shutdown began on Saturday.
From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026
A federal holiday often portends a long weekend for travel—or maybe just an extra day off to relax.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
That swagger is providing plenty of entertainment for French supporters, who were rewarded for their long weekend in Cardiff with a thumping win.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
When I was little, my parents used to pull me out of school early for a long weekend of hiking or camping.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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