recess
noun
temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
recesses
Example Sentences
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“We’ve been at 40% odds of passage this year. That’s trending downward, and we will likely reduce our odds to 25%-30% if the Senate recesses Aug. 7 without passing Clarity.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Once hidden in the dark recesses of the web, this content is now easy to find.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
The hike in recess allowances is meant to match the increased activities by lawmakers during their recesses, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad told reporters on Saturday.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
The Hedgehog clears crumbs from the recesses of a toaster oven, the back of a pantry or that limbo area under the fridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
The Colonel reached into the foam recesses of the couch and pulled out Takumi’s Gatorade bottle.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
