on leave

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Castro was one of two federal immigration agents placed on leave earlier this year for allegedly lying about the January 14 shooting in Minneapolis of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, who was wounded in the leg.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

She was on leave at the time of her death.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Van Dyke was on leave from the military, according to another one of his lawyers.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

During a third admission to Highbury Hospital, Seedat was asked to speak to Calocane again, but was on leave at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“That’s Mrs. Penworthy to you, you old rogue! Allow me to introduce my cousin, Alf, a cabin boy on leave . . .” But Old Timothy was already gone.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood