on leave
Example Sentences
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“Half a year ago, it was something you would hear about only in very select circles,” says Anton Korinek, an economics professor currently on leave from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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
Josett was placed on leave from the Costa Mesa Police Department in December 2023.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
They persuaded Mr Charles to accompany them, and since the chauffeur was on leave at that point, enlisted my father to drive the car.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
