holiday

Example Sentences

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President Donald Trump marked Easter with a message that quickly drew attention — not for its celebration of the holiday, but for its tone.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Nia Rhys Jones from Anglesey has worked in the tourism sector for more than 30 years and said Easter is an important period marking the official start of the holiday season.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

European and U.K. economic data will be somewhat sparse as most markets are closed on Monday for the Easter holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Commodity markets are largely closed for the Good Friday holiday, so oil contracts aren’t trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Wait until summer. Hot ain’t the word for it. My pa used to say that hell would be a holiday for someone from eastern Montana.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson