half term
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Having left after feeling threatened, she chose the seaside town where they had been on summer and half term holidays, although it meant leaving her family and friends behind.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The Port of Dover is asking ferry passengers to come prepared for delays, as the half term getaway begins.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
He said it had come just at the right time for schools' February half term break.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Speaking from her balcony on holiday, she told the BBC the family saved about £1,500 by going in term time rather than in February half term.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
‘This isn’t much of a half term for you, is it?’
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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