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hiatus

[hahy-ey-tuhs] / haɪˈeɪ təs /


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After a 6½-year hiatus from theaters, “Star Wars” returns to the big screen this weekend with “The Mandalorian and Grogu.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Also highlighted here is Ford’s return to Indy in the 1960s after a 30-year hiatus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Berkshire began stock buybacks on March 4 after a nearly two-year hiatus and purchased about $225 million that day.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Beyoncé — returning after a 10-year hiatus — Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour will co-chair this year’s gala.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

For an instant Ben sat in an utter hiatus.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner




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