on holiday

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"When I think about the US, I think about it liberty and people there can find their personality and discover their potential," says one fashion student on holiday with her friend.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Andrew Mills, from Newcastle, said he "spent most days away from the pool" on holiday in Zante last year because sunbeds "were all reserved with towels by 6am".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Using the alias Sienna, the three teens - who were on holiday at the time - exchanged some 75 messages with Cashford and arranged to meet him.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

"My mum's on holiday so I'm able to borrow her car just now but she's back on Thursday and I haven't yet got a plan," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

My gloominess fell away as if we were on holiday.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez