as in lull
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness
during the long winter when the party was out of power, it had plenty of time to reconsider its political priorities
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Recent Examples of winter
Opening day is upon us, with most major ski resorts expected to open by Thanksgiving weekend, kicking off the winter 2024–25 season.
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Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
But the winter cheer constantly proves an ironic counterpoint to all the darkness.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The season is starting for the winter season sports teams in Orange County — boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, girls water polo and boys and girls wrestling.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 17 Nov. 2024
Here are the 10 best new things on the winter holidays menu at Disneyland.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
But the winter cheer constantly proves an ironic counterpoint to all the darkness.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The season is starting for the winter season sports teams in Orange County — boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, girls water polo and boys and girls wrestling.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Orange County Register, 17 Nov. 2024
Here are the 10 best new things on the winter holidays menu at Disneyland.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
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After a pandemic lull, the number of recalls across the country have been surging back to pre-2020 levels.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
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A day earmarked for travel discounts can be a win for travelers and an opportunity for companies to bolster revenue during a period when there’s usually a lull in bookings, according to McKinsey.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Greater Cincinnati restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2024 Red Roost Tavern Open from 7-10 a.m. and 4-10 p.m. Need a break?Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Is the McRib back:When the McDonald's sandwich's 'farewell tour' launches in Arizona Need a break?Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Its entry into the UK comes at a time when British shoppers are increasingly investing in their downtime wardrobes, turning to loungewear that combines comfort with style.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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These transplantation methods give clients natural-appearing results with minimal downtime.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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More than a third (37%) of managers, directors, and executives reportedly believe their company issued layoffs in the past year because fewer employees quit from the RTO mandate than expected, according to a survey from BambooHR.Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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In a separate note to clients last week, analysts with Nomura Holdings financial group said layoffs stemming from the Boeing strike may also complicate the jobs picture in upcoming data.Rob Wile, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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These nominees must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, though the push is on to appoint them while the Senate is in recess.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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There is also the prospect that Trump will seek to install other problematic nominees via recess appointments, in which a bypasses the confirmation process and puts in place someone for a limited period.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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