winter break
Americannoun
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winter breaks
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Once again, there is no room in the schedule for a winter break.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
In 2024, when the family was returning from winter break in St. Thomas in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
When Joziah returned to his hometown over winter break, he went out with some female friends, during which they were recorded on Meta AI glasses and posted on social media without their consent.
From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2026
In San Diego, the teachers’ union voted before winter break to authorize a one-day unfair labor practice strike on Feb. 26 if the San Diego Unified School District does not improve special education staffing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
I talk to her more than Katie and Maggie lately, especially after all that time hanging out over winter break.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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