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
The healthcare IT company where Sanchez works as a senior customer success manager allowed her to take a 60-day unpaid leave of absence but said it would have to terminate her employment afterward.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
He was manager of Bristol City when Theo died and took a brief leave of absence before returning to his role.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Gov. Rubén Rocha said late Friday that he requested a leave of absence after Mexico’s federal government launched an investigation to determine whether he should be arrested and extradited to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
A week after that, she was applying for a one-year leave of absence from school.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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