absent without leave
Example Sentences
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When Hnezdilov went absent without leave, he went public with demands for a clear time frame for ending military service.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025
It was unclear Monday if the soldier is considered absent without leave, or AWOL.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
The Pentagon has so far described King’s formal status as “AWOL,” or absent without leave.
From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2023
The Navy said he had gone absent without leave and had been listed as an “active deserter” since March 11, 2019.
From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2023
He returned, was fined �25 for being absent without leave, and was reinstated in office.
From The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir
