on vacation
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Much of Europe is on vacation on Friday and Monday is a holiday in the U.K., which means markets for more conventional assets, like stocks, will be closed.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
But Gussalli Beretta says he was told the chairman, John Cosentino Jr., was on vacation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Margarita Castellon, leaving Miami’s bustling Versailles restaurant after lunch, said she attended Leo’s audience in Vatican City last month while on vacation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Because Ayala made daily visits to the homes on his route, he also knew who was on vacation, who was moving and who was having a medical crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
He knew she was serious—that in the future he’d be consulted on vacation plans, but that trips to Florida or beyond could and would happen with or without him.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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