holiday party

collocation in English

meaningsofholidayandparty

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holiday
noun
uk
/ˈhɒl.ə.deɪ/us
/ˈhɑː.lə.deɪ/
UK ; ;
a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel ...
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party
noun
uk
/ˈpɑː.ti/us
/ˈpɑːr.t̬i/
a social event at which a group of people meet to talk, eat, drink, dance, etc., often in order to celebrate a ...
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(Definition ofholidayandpartyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It deals with the occasional situation when aholidaypartyarrives on a charter flight and claims asylum en bloc.
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Aholidaypartyends in gunfire in both books. 5.
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The band formed in 1999 to play the law firmsholidaypartyand continues to play charity and firm-related events.
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You have only to go to the theatres, the cinemas or to bank holiday parties, and you will find that the amount of actual drunkenness is extraordinarily little.
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Outside of the office, they are invited to attend company kayaking excursions, picnics and holiday parties.
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Students take part in field trips, classroom presentations, class activities, and holiday parties.
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The ward or branch community may schedule social activities at the meetinghouse, including dances, dinners, holiday parties and musical presentations.
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As well, pickup groups are hired to perform at social events such as weddings or holiday parties.
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The destination is also used for weddings, holiday parties, reunions, retirement parties, picnics, and corporate meetings.
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The restaurant can also be rented throughout the year for special events such as holiday parties, wedding receptions, business functions, etc.
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The venue also is available for rent to the public and popular for weddings, company parties and functions, and holiday parties.
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These events can be for large audiences such as conventions and conferences, or smaller events such as retreats, holiday parties or even private concerts.
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Reiley speaks about culinary aphrodisiacs at numerous events, including corporate retreats, bridal showers, reunions, conventions, holiday parties and fundraisers.
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These centers, designed to help adults and children recover and restore independent functioning, offer activities such as art therapy, music, horticulture, and holiday parties.
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Concerts, art exhibitions, antique shows, holiday parties, school fund-raiser auctions, meetings, as well as private parties, are a source of income for restoration and maintenance of the site.
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Regular events are held to inform residents of health and community services available in the area, as well as weekly bingo, monthly birthday parties, and special occasion and holiday parties.
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