off-time

Example Sentences

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He said he would recommend air-traffic controllers who didn’t take off time during the shutdown receive a $10,000 per person bonus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

In his off time, Finseth coached youth baseball.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

O’Connor took off time to care for her sons while always keeping a foot in local law and politics.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2023

I’ve met some caregivers who, in their off time, volunteer for various organizing activities at the Pilipino Workers Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2023

“But I just started back, and I’m going to have to take off time for the pageant, too.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy