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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

But, for her, the real win was in shining a light on the "systemic" miscalculating of PT holiday pay by Nuffield Health.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

His mum and dad were watching on TV while on holiday in Tenerife.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“I know the holiday show was hard. Maybe a birthday party will be easier.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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