recess
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Legislators head back to their home districts today for a week-long recess.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
An inquiry spokesperson said although "considerable progress" had been made, the report and its recommendations would not now be published until after Parliament's summer recess which ends on 31 August.
From BBC • May 13, 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
Decisions on all of those disputes are expected by early July, when the justices take their customary summer recess.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
You knew you wouldn’t get killed at recess, you wouldn’t have to hand over your lunch, and you wouldn’t have to hide your money if you had any.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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