leave of absence

Example Sentences

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Judges have granted him leave of absence at every hearing so far.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Kaiser placed her on a 30-day unpaid leave of absence, after which she would be fired.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

On Friday evening, Mr. Rocha Moya said he would take a leave of absence while Mexico conducts an investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Anderson had earlier last year announced she was taking a "temporary leave of absence", saying that "commentary" was "detracting" from the job.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Elizebeth was back in Indiana by then, taking a leave of absence from Riverbank so that she could look after her mother, who was dying of cancer.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield