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hiatus

[hahy-ey-tuhs] / haɪˈeɪ təs /


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The outfit burned hot across three albums, making exciting and challenging music before going on indefinite hiatus in August 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Last February, after a nearly two-year hiatus, he returned to broadcasting and said he was cancer-free.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

New York City rockers The Strokes will also be back on stage after a years-long hiatus.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

One big event returns this year after a seven-year hiatus, and you can probably find your match whatever genre of music you like.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Did they hang out at all during my Game Plan hiatus?

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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