winter break
Americannoun
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winter breaks
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Daniel was a college freshman home on winter break.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
Liverpool's Arne Slot said the lack of a winter break in England is "not helpful".
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
After finishing the fall semester of his sophomore year, Bior returned to Uganda for winter break.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 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
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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