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vacation

[vey-key-shuhn, vuh-] / veɪˈkeɪ ʃən, və- /


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My family has to balance the risk that we might all catch something nasty against the risk of losing our minds if we choose something else to do with our vacation time.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

But earlier this year, he confirmed visiting Epstein's island while on a family vacation in the Caribbean in 2012.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Having a different amount of paid time off as your partner, though, can affect how you work, vacation and raise children.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Now, for lot of people, they’ll go to one or two big events a year, it’s like going on vacation for them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Trust me, I’m ready for a vacation after that vacation.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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