furlough

Example Sentences

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The furlough scheme ended earlier this month and the company says it is in discussions with the Scottish government about an extension.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The move comes six months after the Scottish government announced a £4m furlough scheme aimed at saving the company's operations in Scotland.

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