on vacation

Example Sentences

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“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

Gun rights advocates have praised the proposed change, saying it will enable citizens to more easily ship handguns for repairs, for sports shooting on vacation and when relocating to a new address.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

Traditionally, Louisvillians have preferred to keep their real estate understated at home, even while investing heavily on vacation homes elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I took it on vacation one summer and accidentally flew it into the hotel pool.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander