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leave of absence

NOUN
time away from regular job or school
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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

The manager granted Ronald Araujo a leave of absence in December to prioritise his mental health, describing it as a private situation.

From BBC • May 11, 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

A few months ago, her company and the school board came up with a new program that lets professionals take a leave of absence for a year to teach in inner-city schools.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake




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