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recess

[ri-ses, ree-ses] / rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs /




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Parliament will go on recess at the end of this week and returns on Monday 1 June.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The Senate is in recess the week of May 4, and will likely hold a floor vote upon its return, which leaves a narrow window before Powell’s term ends.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Moreover, the resolution would “prohibit elementary and middle school student device use during passing periods, lunch, and recess with limited exceptions for teacher-approved school work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Decisions on all of those disputes are expected by early July, when the justices take their customary summer recess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Like when I won the tetherball tournament at recess against Trevor and I wouldn’t have if I hadn’t been there at all.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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