furlough

Example Sentences

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The Scottish government's furlough scheme was designed to save the jobs, not reduce job losses.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

Aguilar fled Tuesday from Santiago Canyon College while on a court-approved academic furlough from a juvenile probation facility, according to the Orange County Probation Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Well, if you’re on furlough you must know when you have to be back.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles