absent without leave

Example Sentences

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It was unclear Monday if the soldier is considered absent without leave, or AWOL.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

The Pentagon has so far described King’s formal status as “AWOL,” or absent without leave.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2023

The Navy said he had gone absent without leave and had been listed as an “active deserter” since March 11, 2019.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2023

"Sbu Nkosi has been absent without leave for the past three weeks," read a Bulls statement.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022

But, when I turned about again to descend, I found the ladder, as well as my directress, absent without leave.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 by Various