recess
Example Sentences
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About 8 p.m., the board recessed for the day and resumed deliberations at 12:30 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times
The radical plans could be unveiled in full as early as Monday, when MPs return to parliament, and there is likely to be dismay at a leak during recess and half term.
From BBC
At the same time, children are getting less time for recess even though it is proven to improve behavior and learning.
From Los Angeles Times
The Senate went into recess for a week starting Thursday, but senators could be called back to Washington in case of a rapid leap in negotiations.
From Barron's
“When we’re able to solve those problems, that is quite independent of the actual economy, whether it’s expanding or recessing,” he added.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
