recess
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The Legislature is in recess and the 120 members of the state Senate and Assembly are in their districts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The Senate had left for August recess without a vote on the bill when the president called top crypto executives, including Armstrong, to a meeting at the White House that was streamed online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
A group of House Democrats calling for Congress to be given more time to debate the issue have also written a letter to Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, who would ultimately decide on delaying the recess.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The US Congress returned from recess Monday facing urgent warnings that artificial intelligence could spin dangerously out of control -- and little agreement over whether, or how, Washington should intervene.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Bat usually tried to visit Babycakes during recess or lunch, when a visit wouldn’t mean leaving group time.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
“Her genius really does live in the recesses of her disturbed brain.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
“We’ve been at 40% odds of passage this year. That’s trending downward, and we will likely reduce our odds to 25%-30% if the Senate recesses Aug. 7 without passing Clarity.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Once hidden in the dark recesses of the web, this content is now easy to find.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
The hike in recess allowances is meant to match the increased activities by lawmakers during their recesses, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad told reporters on Saturday.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
There were many recesses cut in the rock of the walls, and in them were large iron-bound chests of wood.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
The remaining bedrooms boast recessed lighting, mirrored closets, and private outdoor spaces.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
About 8 p.m., the board recessed for the day and resumed deliberations at 12:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
At the halfway point, it would’ve saved everyone time had the court just huddled, announced its decision from the bench, and recessed early for lunch.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025
The subtle highs and lows create ridges, which sear, and recessed pockets that promote airflow and deter sticking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Benches were recessed into niches in the walls.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
The Court has about a dozen cases left on its docket to get through before recessing for the summer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The House and the Senate are set to take their last votes today before recessing for the year.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
After voting down a drug ordinance in June, and then pledging something to replace that defeated plan, the council is recessing for the rest of August on Friday.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
In one painting, “Three Sisters,” the faces of matriarchs from three distinct communities and time periods intersect, emerging and recessing in the frame, with optical illusions created by the overlapping lines and colors.
From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2021
This difficulty may be overcome by recessing the wheel face, as in Fig.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
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