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
The quality of the November employment report, for instance, could be threatened if the government shutdown persists and BLS employees remain on furlough for much longer.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 8, 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
Taco, which recently put most of its staff on furlough, said one of the factors leading to its struggles include “Google’s A.I. that pulls information for its self-generated responses from news organizations without linking back.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024
But the first time she went on furlough to Berkeley, she had nearly had a stroke.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
