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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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Sacramento has now cycled through six head coaches since Malone, including interims.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
27 Dec. 2024
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Angela Burns, interim, Alex Green Elementary Angela Burns most recently worked as the assistant principal at Amqui Global Communications Magnet School in Madison.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
27 June 2024
Noun
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For Marden, February’s week-long Jorvik Viking Festival is a highlight, with traditional crafts, workshops, combat performances, and feasts taking place all over the city.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Get the recipe > Chinese Lion’s Head Meatballs Named for their impressive size, these juicy Chinese meatballs make a show-stopping addition to any festive feast.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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Tyler Perry’s latest film Six Triple Eight also had a strong performance during this interval, coming in at No. 8 with 867M viewing minutes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 Jan. 2025
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During these intervals, new vulnerabilities can emerge and existing ones can be exploited.—
Eoin Keary,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Legal holiday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legal%20holiday. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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