sabbatical
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In six weeks, I was scheduled for a 30-day sabbatical.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
She was on sabbatical in Israel when the Second Intifada broke out in 2000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
In the race for city controller, incumbent Kenneth Mejia will battle it out against Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his job as senior vice president of asset management at Hackman Capital Partners.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
For most people, it comes down to either taking an extended break, like a sabbatical; somehow subtracting duties from their current role; or transitioning to a less stressful position.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
“I trust he’s still away on sabbatical in the Wandering Isles?”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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