leave of absence

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The networking platform for medical professionals cut its full-year sales outlook and said its chief financial officer was taking a temporary leave of absence.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

She took a leave of absence because of a work-related injury but returned around 2007.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Billups and Rozier have been placed on immediate and indefinite leave of absence, according to the NBA.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

Myeong had previously requested a six-month leave of absence, citing depression, but returned to school in 20 days, after a doctor assessed her as being fit to work, the Daejeon education office said in February.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

Well, let him tell it: he took a leave of absence, but it’s been a year and I haven’t heard anything about his trying to go back.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson