recess

Example Sentences

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The Senate, however, has already left Washington for a two-week recess.

From Barron's

The Senate, however, has already left Washington for a two-week recess.

From Barron's

Members of both parties are working to make progress ahead of a self-imposed weekend deadline, when the Senate is set to go on Easter recess.

From The Wall Street Journal

With no breakthrough in sight and Congress nearing a recess, officials warn the disruption could deepen -- leaving airports, and the wider system, under growing strain.

From Barron's

The air quality in Imperial Valley is already so poor that schools use a system of color-coded flags to signal whether it’s safe for children to go outside during gym or recess, she said.

From Los Angeles Times