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holiday

[hol-i-dey] / ˈhɒl ɪˌdeɪ /


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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

"Matters came to a head during a family holiday in Easter 2023 in the Lake District, and in October of that year Sarah Robb finally told the police what had been happening to her."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Last month, Pouyanné lowered the diesel cap to €2.09 over several holiday weekends, most recently last Sunday for France’s Mother’s Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Three of those days were a holiday weekend.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

New Year's in New Orleans was Ella's favorite holiday tradition.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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