furlough
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First Minister John Swinney visited the Larbert factory last September to announce details of the furlough scheme, which offered a reprieve for 400 staff threatened with redundancy.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The Communist Caribbean island is in crisis as airlines cancel flights, hotels close and authorities furlough workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Just like furlough, ministers and officials had no idea how much it would ultimately cost taxpayers.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Probation officials said they requested the court vacate the furlough program on March 6, but the request was not approved before Aguilar fled.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
When Billy got back from his furlough, there were orders for him to go overseas.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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