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vacation

[vey-key-shuhn, vuh-] / veɪˈkeɪ ʃən, və- /


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One thing we didn’t want to bring was a travel crib, so I filtered carefully for vacation rentals that had one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Just about 25 minutes to New York City, the property could be either a vacation home or a primary residence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Like almost anywhere in the world, a tourist can have a fun time on vacation here.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

A 2019 study by the Center for American Progress found that 39% of all workers — and 80% of low-wage workers — get no paid vacation time, and no paid sick leave.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

“Howie was on this vacation thing for a few weeks,” says one member of his group, “and then he never came back.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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