The noun hiatus refers to a pause or period of time in which nothing happens.
The
eight-month bird flu-free hiatus
in Thailand ended yesterday as the Agriculture and Cooperatives
Ministry confirmed a fresh outbreak of the H5N1 virus in the northern
province of Phichit.
Back
again after a three-year hiatus,
the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2006 was a bit lacking in
brand representation, pricey booths and number of exhibits.
“I
was busy on television all the time, so I usually did movies during hiatus
periods,” the actor said.
Flag
carrier Philippine Airlines said yesterday it would start regular
flights to the Chinese capital Beijing on November 11, ending a 16-year
hiatus.
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