on vacation

Example Sentences

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It’s something I used to do on vacation, especially in my early 20s — change clothes before the hotel check-in, before the trip had technically begun.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“I think a lot of people, when they go on vacation, they totally sign off and disconnect, but he stays connected.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

For many travelers on a budget, Spirit, like fellow discounter and one-time merger partner Frontier, was the difference between jetting off on vacation or staying closer to home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Much of Europe is on vacation on Friday and Monday is a holiday in the U.K., which means markets for more conventional assets, like stocks, will be closed.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“We didn’t know who else to call. My parents are on vacation, so they can’t get here until tomorrow.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy