time off

Example Sentences

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She says the enforced time off the pitch had also been good for her wider family and friends.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Its unique fluke next popped up six years later -- this time off the coast of the Brazilian megacity Sao Paulo.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The paternal instinct comes naturally for Hernández, who has taken the time off to enjoy his wife and his two children, including his son who was born in February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Chick-fil-A has a tradition of closing on Sundays, dating back decades, to allow employees time off for rest or worship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

If they needed her to baby-sit on Saturday nights or any other nights, she was supposed to be paid extra or given more time off during the week.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg