time off

Example Sentences

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Carla Denyer, who represents Bristol Central, said she made the "difficult" decision to take time off after advice from her doctor.

From BBC • May 22, 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

After taking some time off for vacation, Colbert returned to the show with a newly acquired mustache grown during a vacation in Turkey.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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

I got time off from my job at the South Side Boys’ Club and, along with several other delegates, hitchhiked to New York.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright