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Vacation
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Vacation
A period of time during which one ordinarily would work but does not, normally to engage in some pleasure. One may spend a vacation traveling, relaxing or simply organizing one's personal life. Many companies offer paid vacation time to employees after a certain period of employment. Some jurisdictions require paid vacations.


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The money will be spent on improving existing short break residential units, creating a new facility in south Liverpool, and purchasing specialist equipment.
Earlier this month, Rachel was taken away on a short break to Whitby, North Yorkshire, by a small group set up by the army to help the bereaved families of those killed in action.
MORE short break carers are urgently needed to look after disabled children on a regular basis.
 
 
 
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