sick day
Americannoun
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sick days
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You can absolutely take a sick day for your egg retrieval in New York.
From MarketWatch ● May 11, 2026
For lower-wage workers who may see a slowdown, Schwarz says he has encouraged them to take a sick day or paid time off if they can do so without endangering their job.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2025
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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