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[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /


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EV charging volume on highways surged 53% during the holiday period, according to data from China’s National Energy Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Last year, the broadcaster teased a “spectacular” special episode written by showrunner Russell T Davies for the 2026 holiday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Kaneva notes inter-regional bus trips hit a record over the May Day holiday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The contribution limit of $5,000 annually makes this accessible as birthday and holiday gifts rather than traditional presents that get outgrown or spent.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Especially when he zoomed across their TV screens as a flaming squirrel in a holiday commercial for Squirrel Squad Six, the hysterically crazy new Lemoncello video game.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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