leave of absence
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On May 1, Rocha Moya announced that he was taking a leave of absence to defend himself against “false and malicious” allegations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Home Depot Chief Executive Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
A week after, he was granted a leave of absence to prioritise his mental health and received professional support and treatment to "take care of himself emotionally".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Instead, Savannah took a leave of absence to be in Tucson with her siblings, serving as the family’s liaison with authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
She returned to work, appearing none the worse for wear, but was out of work again on a leave of absence during July and August 1948.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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