leave of absence
Example Sentences
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Kaiser placed her on a 30-day unpaid leave of absence, after which she would be fired.
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
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
Matsumoto has been serving on the White House Council of Economic Advisors after taking a leave of absence from the BLS.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
Steven’s mother has had to take a leave of absence from her job to take care of Jeffrey, so just when their need is greatest, half of their cash flow is gone.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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