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recesses

  • plural
    of recess.
    recess
    noun
    temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
  • present tense form
    of recess (3rd person singular).
    recess
    noun
    temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.

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She burrowed deep in the recesses of the early Obama administration, welding together the voluminous Affordable Care Act.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

“Her genius really does live in the recesses of her disturbed brain.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

“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

Much more agreeable were the hours playing “Murder” in the dark twisting recesses of the upstairs floors.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson