half term
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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At Dover, despite the fact fingerprints and photos were not yet being collected, long queues of cars built up the start of the May half term holidays.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
One afternoon during half term, his own children were on a walk with their grandfather when they came across another pile of abandoned belongings and decided to take matters into their own hands.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The warning comes ahead of the February half term, when a greater number of British holidaymakers are expected to travel to the popular winter destination.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 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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