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holiday

[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

Previous holiday episodes have marked the first full appearance of David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor in 2005 as well as Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor in 2023.

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

It looked like a neighborhood on a holiday, when the factories are shut down, but without the fun of a party.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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