leave of absence
Example Sentences
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Savannah Guthrie returned to the show in early April after taking an extended leave of absence amid the investigation that became a national news story.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
He was manager of Bristol City when Theo died and took a brief leave of absence before returning to his role.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
On Friday evening, Mr. Rocha Moya said he would take a leave of absence while Mexico conducts an investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
I took a leave of absence and recently changed to a position with less responsibility, but that did not help.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
Early in 1596, he was granted leave of absence from his teaching duties to visit his ailing grandparents, and took the opportunity to call in on Maestlin in Tübingen.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
