on furlough

Example Sentences

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Scenes of federal employees waiting for food handouts in the Washington suburbs showcased the hardships some faced while on furlough, their incomes slashed to zero.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

With government workers on furlough, they were unable to collect information on price changes during the month.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025

With much of staff from the Securities and Exchange Commission on furlough, some companies are struggling to issue stock and other securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Yosemite National Park officials — some of whom are on furlough due to the government shutdown — did not respond to an email requesting comment or issue any statements confirming the accident or its cause.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

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