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Furlough

/fˈɜrloʊ/
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(noun) A leave of absence or vacation.

The corporal is on furlough.
The soldier returned home on a furlough.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Due to the economic downturn, several factory workers were placed on permanent ____ until further notice.

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