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recess
1. Anatomy a small cavity or depression in a bodily organ, part, or structure
2. US and Canadian a break between classes at a school

recess [′rē‚ses]
(engineering)
A surface groove or depression.
(geology)
An indentation occurring in a surface, bounded by a straight line.
An area having the axial traces of folds concave toward the outer edge of the folded belt.

recess
1. Any shallow depression in a surface.
2. A shallow depression in a floor; a sinkage.


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During the congressional recess, a number of lawmakers hosted town hall-style meetings to discuss the legislation, provide clarity on proposals and solicit feedback from their constituents.
The congressional recess deprived America of a last hurrah from the stirring spellbinder -- but in his name, the Senate now must act; not merely out of sympathy toward their fallen comrade, or on a wave of emotion, but because his advocacy of real reform amounted to fairness and good sense.
Republican-affiliated groups have orchestrated a campaign against the Obama administrations agenda by targeting elected officials town-hall meetings during the summer congressional recess.
 
 
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