day off
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And as he started coming out of his offensive slow start, Roberts even gave him a full day off after a day of only pitching.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Whoopi Goldberg, another one of the talk show’s staple personalities, will also be coming in on Fridays, which is her usual day off.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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
"I do not think he will leave politics," said 70-year-old Janthana Chaidej who took a day off work as a restaurant cook to show his support.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
In some ways, Nowruz is the Persian version of Christmas: You spend it with your whole family, and you eat mountains and mountains of food, and nearly everyone takes the day off.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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