half term
Britishnoun
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Absence for holidays is not approved in the first half term of the school year but there is a flexible approach after that.
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Border Force staff are beginning a four-day series of strikes on Friday during half term for many UK schools.
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Some 17,458 flights are scheduled to depart UK airports during half term.
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Johan Lundgren told the BBC the airline had seen strong demand for flights over half term, Christmas and New Year despite the "pressure" on households.
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The couple tied the knot about two weeks ago during half term and ever since Wales qualified, they knew there was only one destination option.
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