Sentence examples for shorter holidays from inspiring English sources

Ros McMullen, the headteacher, argues that shorter terms and shorter holidays can improve results.

Average selling prices were 2% lower, partly due to customers wanting shorter holidays.

There is no empirical evidence to suggest that longer hours and shorter holidays mean higher standards.

It says shorter holidays and longer school days will "maximise opportunities for pupil achievement and success".

Sisyphus was in a similar position with his rock, although I understand he had shorter holidays between ascents.

This year tourists, who are increasingly time-poor but cash-rich, want shorter holidays to far-off destinations.

Retail world anxiety because of a shorter holiday shopping season this year?

Even so, Dollar General said its sales of seasonal merchandise and other discretionary items were hurt by the weak economy and the shorter holiday selling season.

Adding to the problem is the shorter holiday season; there are five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year than in 2007.

Analysts blamed China's slowing economy, last year's high base of comparison and a shorter holiday season in May as the main reasons behind the moderating pace.

The days are shorter, holiday bills are piling up and the winter blues are in full swing.