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Definition of "furloughs" []

  • Plural form of furlough. (noun)
  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of furlough. (verb)

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Use "furloughs" in a sentence
  • "Dozens of journalists and bloggers are currently behind bars or free on short-term furloughs."
  • "Jon Corzine asked unions in January to forgo a 3.5% raise and accept short-term furloughs for about 60,000 workers this year."
  • "CPJ said an additional 18 journalists were free on short-term furloughs granted for the Iranian New Year and were expected to report back to prison."