day off
Example Sentences
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“So I think that he might not love it, but giving him a day off here or there might be beneficial.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
"I'm just hoping my best friend and sister don't have to be at work at 6am. It would be huge from their employers to let them have the day off."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The workshop is open daily from March to November, though she took one day off in August to go to the beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
In 1984, President Cleveland signed a congressional act establishing the first Monday of September as a legal holiday, which has become known for promotional sales as well as a day off for many.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Mr. Gorringe gave his workmen a day off to spend time with their families.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
