furloughed

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When the Covid pandemic emptied hotels in 2020, the properties furloughed 90% of their workers.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The company furloughed the majority of its employees, shuttered its operations and filed for bankruptcy the following month, according to the indictment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Its broader programs and administrative support are largely pausing, with personnel being furloughed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Jerry furloughed all his employees and shut down for three months, until the theater was allowed to reopen with strict social distancing rules in place.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

These were furloughed for ten days, when they returned to camp, bringing with them enough recruits to swell the number to a maximum.

From The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I by Wilder, Theodore