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recess

[ri-ses, ree-ses] / rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs /




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Not helping matters is the fact that Congress already is jammed with several bills that many lawmakers want to pass before the recess.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In that time, the case has been delayed without being heard on multiple occasions, heard in part, restarted with a new judge and twice suspended over the summer recess.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The justices have 26 cases waiting to be decided before they go on a summer recess.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

YouTube during snack time, dismissal and indoor recess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

It was the first recess of the first day of school.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli




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