time off
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Denyer said that her constituency office will continue to function as usual during her time off.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Its unique fluke next popped up six years later -- this time off the coast of the Brazilian megacity Sao Paulo.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The paternal instinct comes naturally for Hernández, who has taken the time off to enjoy his wife and his two children, including his son who was born in February.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Chick-fil-A has a tradition of closing on Sundays, dating back decades, to allow employees time off for rest or worship.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
“Adults need their time off, indeed they do. Why, Anthony would have had me at his beck and call if I hadn’t put my foot down.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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