sick time
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“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
Another 40% said they go to work while ill because they don't want to use up their sick time.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024
Employees used 31% less sick time this winter than last.
From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024
We had a sick time too on board, and at last he got a fever.
From Tom Brown at Oxford by Hughes, Thomas
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