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recess

[ri-ses, ree-ses] / rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs /




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Congress has about two months before its August recess, when lawmakers’ focus turns to campaigning in the November midterm elections.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In that time, the case has been delayed without being heard on multiple occasions, heard in part, restarted with a new judge and twice suspended over the summer recess.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Legislators head back to their home districts today for a week-long recess.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

YouTube during snack time, dismissal and indoor recess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

My classmates at El Camino Junior High School, where I was the smallest kid, reminded me of it every time they chose teams to play basketball during recess.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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