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vacation

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


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Even some high-income travelers who can still afford a European vacation are opting to stay in the States, said Wander CEO John Andrew Entwistle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

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

For me, this is ideal weeknight cooking: A tostada piled high with ceviche tastes like vacation even when you’re eating it on a Tuesday.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

It was the summer of 1968 and they planned a two-week vacation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But a debilitating case of hepatitis spoiled the vacation.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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