long weekend
Britishnoun
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As the last thing standing between you and a long weekend, let me get out of your way.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
The long weekend ahead is an early reprieve for some parents, students and teachers who are heading back to school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
In November 2019, Steve came to visit me for a long weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Confirmed crossings rose sharply to 71 during the Juneteenth long weekend, according to data from marine traffic tracking platform Kpler.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
By the end of the long weekend they all were exhausted.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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