on vacation

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People already bond with their Roombas—giving them names, taking them on vacation, even hosting Roomba playdates, according to Darling’s research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s something I used to do on vacation, especially in my early 20s — change clothes before the hotel check-in, before the trip had technically begun.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 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

“No shop talk, now. You’re on vacation, remember.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson