sickout

Example Sentences

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During the 2018-2019 shutdown, for example, sickouts started to happen around the two-week mark, roughly when the first paycheck was missed.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

That is what ended the shutdown in 2019: A spate of sickouts by air-traffic controllers grounded flights headed to some destinations and led to major delays at airports throughout the country.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Nuriel had already stayed home during the teacher sickouts and decided to attend classes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2022

The past few weeks of school in the Seattle area have brought a dizzying array of school closures, reopenings, sickouts, student strikes and remote learning.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2022

District officials apologized to families for the “inconveniences” of the teachers’ sickouts, and they urged parents to contact state lawmakers about pending legislation meant to rescue and reform the school system.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2016