lay off
Example Sentences
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Egeland said the NRC was forced to lay off "female aid workers and female teachers on the primary school level for girls because we don't have enough money".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
On Aug. 19, Sharp HealthCare in San Diego announced plans to lay off 168 employees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
In return, the State Department has tried to get foreign governments to lay off him, even giving Betancourt a U.S. visa to meet with Trump officials.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
Out of his area to control and lay off a pass to Shaw at one point.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
“Come on, Henry, lay off the boy. Hardly big enough to shoulder the recoil anyhow.”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
