layoff
noun
High School
1
A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
2
A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
3
A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
4
A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing