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

Despite his rapid rise to the top of the jazz world, Rollins felt burned out in 1959 and decided to take time off to work on what he felt were the limitations in his music.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

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

Since Athena had more campers, they would get most of the time off, which was fine by me.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan