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leave of absence

NOUN
time away from regular job or school
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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

You mentioned that a leave of absence and a change in roles did not help.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

The fast-growing artificial intelligence company fired the executive, Ryan Beiermeister, in early January, following a leave of absence, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The networking platform for medical professionals cut its full-year sales outlook and said its chief financial officer was taking a temporary leave of absence.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

He was given a leave of absence for ill health.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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