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Recent Examples of legal holiday
And only in 1879 was his birthday formally made into a legal holiday for federal employees in the District of Columbia.
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Ben Finley, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2024
That bill would also allow the sale if the check isn’t completed within three days, excluding weekends and legal holidays.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2024
Congress quickly passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
Ogilvie’s successor, Gov. Dan Walker, signed a bill creating the legal holiday while also approving a measure to prohibit the state from ordering busing to achieve racial balance in public schools.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
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Ben Finley, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2024
That bill would also allow the sale if the check isn’t completed within three days, excluding weekends and legal holidays.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2024
Congress quickly passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
Ogilvie’s successor, Gov. Dan Walker, signed a bill creating the legal holiday while also approving a measure to prohibit the state from ordering busing to achieve racial balance in public schools.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legal holiday
Noun
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Every year, on the holy day of Asura, the Shiite commemorate Hussein’s sacrifice.—
Victor Gaetan,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2015
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The two big Christian holy days are eternally linked.—
Lauren Green,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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McDaniels was canned in his second season as the Broncos boss, but Thewes remained, becoming a trusted, stabilizing force for eight more coaches (counting interims) and three general managers.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2025
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Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, is seen in multiple views in the approximately 10-15 minute interim between his two hearings at Blair County Court in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. December 19, 2024 in a courtroom sketch.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Thanks to his partnership with Goldbelly, though, anyone throughout the United States is now able to whip up a Kann feast for their friends and family.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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Each pack includes wings with dipping sauces, your choice of sides, gallon-sized beverages and dessert to round out the feast.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Hamas has now released a total of 16 Israeli hostages as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, of a total of 33 promised at staggered intervals during this stage.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Complete 3-4 intervals, each four minutes long, with a 3-4 minute recovery in between.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Legal holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legal%20holiday. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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