day off
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"I had the day off so I was on the golf course... and I got the phone call," Walcott told Arsenal's website.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
If there are days that Roberts feels like Ohtani would benefit from a day off, he’s given the manager his blessing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
It’s a very short procedure, but my doctor has said that I’ll need to take the day off because of the effects of the anesthesia.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
After that interaction, Enchassi called his district manager and got permission to take the rest of the day off.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
In this new environment it was relatively easy for Briony to arrange to swap her day off with Fiona who generously gave up her Saturday for a Monday.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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