on vacation

Example Sentences

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They had friends whose cousins had been in the governor’s wedding or had gone on vacation with her.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

“I think a lot of people, when they go on vacation, they totally sign off and disconnect, but he stays connected.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Much of Europe is on vacation on Friday and Monday is a holiday in the U.K., which means markets for more conventional assets, like stocks, will be closed.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Because Ayala made daily visits to the homes on his route, he also knew who was on vacation, who was moving and who was having a medical crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

A real mix, it seemed, of people with loud, noisy kids on vacation, and quiet, well-dressed business types.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings