furlough

Example Sentences

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BBC Scotland understands the company will not attempt to claim furlough money to help reimburse it for the wages of those staff who are now under threat.

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

One of those involved in the furlough discussions told me: "The biggest thing was realising the expectation of the state had been reset."

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

I was practically a child at the time, but I remember when he used to come home on furlough and all, all he did was lie on his bed, practically.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger