sick time
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Quarantine rules can send a child home for days or weeks, causing a ripple effect on childcare responsibilities for parents in a country that does not have federally mandated paid sick time.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Some of these agents have to use sick time or vacation to go and make some money because they’re not getting a paycheck,” he said.
From Slate ● Mar. 24, 2026
Gillian praised the package on offer, which includes wage increases, more vacation and sick time, and the addition of $3,000 in restricted stock to boost a signing bonus.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025
Employees used 31% less sick time this winter than last.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
I was vaccinated a while ago this summer; everybody was down here; and I had a pretty sick time.
From The Other Girls by A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) Whitney
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