long weekend
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Seoul, which has surged more than 40 percent this year on the back of a tech rally, led the retreat by diving more than seven percent as investors returned from a long weekend.
From Barron's
Seoul, the standout market this year thanks to a shift into chip giants such as Samsung and SK hynix, climbed more than two percent to another record, while Tokyo also advanced as it reopened after a long weekend.
From Barron's
You may have missed it over the long weekend, but a partial government shutdown began on Saturday.
From Slate
A federal holiday often portends a long weekend for travel—or maybe just an extra day off to relax.
From Barron's
That swagger is providing plenty of entertainment for French supporters, who were rewarded for their long weekend in Cardiff with a thumping win.
From BBC
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