taking leave

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Workers taking leave to care for a new baby or for a sick family member will see a boost in benefits under Senate Bill 951, which passed in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

"There's a big awareness gap, there's a complexity problem and there's a challenge about most men feeling uncomfortable taking leave off the mother of their child."

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

Before taking leave, Pereira was removed as head of FUNAI’s division for isolated and recently contacted tribes.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2022

Mr. Bossy announced in October that he was taking leave from his job at TVA Sports to be treated for lung cancer.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022

“I start for London, Miss Havisham, to-morrow,” I was exceedingly careful what I said, “and I thought you would kindly not mind my taking leave of you.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens