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Her contract does not appear to contain the extra year on payroll or the vacation and sick day cash-outs that Chan’s had.—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Adding a 10-15% buffer for unexpected costs — a sick day, a lost bag, an impromptu ice cream stop — can save a lot of stress.—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026 Adding a 10-15% buffer for unexpected costs — a sick day, a lost bag, an impromptu ice cream stop — gives you breathing room.—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026 Add a 10-15% buffer for unexpected costs — a sick day, a lost bag, or an impromptu ice cream stop after a long hike.—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sick day