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holiday

[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /


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If none of this persuades you of the intrinsic greatness of this country, my fellow Americans, then at least use this historic moment to take a holiday from the bad stuff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s followed a day later by June options expiration, which takes place on a Thursday, and not the typical Friday, when markets will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He jokes that the map of where it has been found is also a map of his holiday destinations.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Katie Scarlett, a 23-year-old festival content creator, attended her first festival in 2019 - and says she is prioritising festivals "instead of going on holiday".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Includes educational children’s songs, holiday songs, favorites, and songs for teaching English as a second language.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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