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observance

[uhb-zur-vuhns] / əbˈzɜr vəns /




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Equity markets are closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The two major U.S. stock exchanges — the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq — will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of the Christian holiday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But “Austenland” is the latest installment in the BritBox celebration “Austen Forever,” and a film that represents the sentiments and inspiration for the months-long observance of the author’s 250th birthday last December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Equity markets are closed in observance of Good Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

All religions, even musical ones, need their Eucharist, their Pooja, their Shahada, their Pint - moments of high observance and ritual.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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