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furlough

[fur-loh] / ˈfɜr loʊ /


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“This could result in the use of the Reserve Fund and in future fiscal years, more furlough days and the risk of more layoffs.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

BBC Scotland understands the company will not attempt to claim furlough money to help reimburse it for the wages of those staff who are now under threat.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Communist Caribbean island is in crisis as airlines cancel flights, hotels close and authorities furlough workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Only a couple of years before that there was furlough – when the taxpayer paid more than 10 million people's wages during the pandemic.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

When Billy got back from his furlough, there were orders for him to go overseas.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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