MLK
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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For instance, the day before the Presidents Day holiday weekend showed a 53% chance of a positive return from 2014 to 2024, just below MLK Jr. Day at 56%.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
In fact, we normally welcome virtual learning so that we don’t have to make up snow days on Presidents Day, MLK Day, or, worst of all, at the end of the school year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
MLK Day, as the holiday is often called, was made a federal holiday in 1983 and was first observed in 1986.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026
In some areas where people often sleep, like outside MLK Library, fewer people have congregated over the last few weeks.
From Slate • Sep. 1, 2025
“You’re still doing that MLK thing, right? What would he do?”
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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