holidays

Example Sentences

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There are constant outbreaks of infectious disease on these floating holidays, and people want to know whether I would tolerate the risk of getting ill on a cruise ship.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“I work in finance and have a corporate job, so I have paid time off for holidays and vacation days,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Gas tax holidays reduce funding for what the taxes are designed to pay for, typically roads and bridges.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Cliff, 64, points out that moving to outer suburbs, saving every dollar – and not going on "expensive overseas holidays" - was how they could afford their first home.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Emergency laws added three hours to the workday and banned vacation days and public holidays.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein