unpaid

Example Sentences

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Sanchez’s unpaid leave was set to run out on June 1.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

After their work permits expired, an immigration attorney near San Diego was fired and a nurse in the East Bay area was placed on unpaid leave.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Pigasse was angling to win the job of helping Venezuela restructure around $150 billion in unpaid debts and repair the country’s standing with investors around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The launch of the series marks Caring Matters, a week of BBC content highlighting the role of unpaid carers.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Hickock’s attorney was also angry; once more he traveled to Larned State Hospital, where he appealed for the unpaid services of a psychiatrist willing to go to Garden City and interview the defendants.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote