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recess

[ri-ses, ree-ses] / rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs /




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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

The justices appeared skeptical of the administration’s standing to remove Cook; a decision is expected before the court breaks for its summer recess.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

YouTube during snack time, dismissal and indoor recess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Moreover, the resolution would “prohibit elementary and middle school student device use during passing periods, lunch, and recess with limited exceptions for teacher-approved school work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

At recess, kids clustered up to eat their lunches, some of them chattering away in funny words I couldn’t understand.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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