furlough
noun
a vacation or leave of absence granted to an enlisted person.
are furloughing
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present progressiveof furlough.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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European manufacturing are furloughing workers and shutting down lines because of “crippling” energy bills.
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2022
After cancelling all outpatient and elective procedures, which account for 70% to 80% of revenue, Morgan said, many hospitals are furloughing and laying off staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2020
Companies in these sectors are furloughing or laying off employees.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2020
Several Washington area charities are furloughing employees, scaling back services and, in some cases, preparing for employee layoffs and possible closings as the federal government’s shutdown drags on.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 10, 2013
At a time when school systems are furloughing teachers and cutting school days, the possibility of any system having appropriate and sufficient funding to support high-quality professional development is seriously in doubt.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 10, 2012
