sick day
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You can absolutely take a sick day for your egg retrieval in New York.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
“In Salazar’s case, the department falsely accused her of participating in a ‘blue flu’ after she took a sick day due to legitimate illness.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
As grades become more important to adolescents and teens in junior and senior high school, many parents also include academic considerations in their sick day decision.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024
Signed by three prominent scientists, it concludes: "It is my recommendation that they take a sick day to protest for a sick planet."
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023
She ends up having to use a sick day.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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