taking leave
Example Sentences
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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
This comes as the University of Bath published research that found shared parental leave has not affected the number of fathers taking leave, nor the length of leave they choose to take.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 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
And he showed evident interest when Doe said his superiors had punished him for taking leave to testify in this case.
From Slate ● Mar. 11, 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
