on leave
Example Sentences
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His son, Crown Prince Haakon, 53, has been serving as regent while his father is on leave.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
He is currently on leave from his degree program.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
In a statement to Swimming World magazine, US Swimming said the organization became aware of the arrest Monday morning and placed Hilliard on leave while an investigation is conducted by the US sport governing body.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
He remains on leave and an internal administrative investigation is ongoing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
I explain to him that I arrived on leave only an hour or two since, thinking that he would then trot along.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
