leave-taking
Example Sentences
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His arrest sparked anger among colleagues across the country and lead to a 'go slow' through concerted sick leave taking in some places.
From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023
As the clock ticks, many people leave, taking a risk to manage their illness on their own.
From Scientific American • Mar. 26, 2023
All the while, buses arrive with new arrivals - and others leave, taking those on board to larger cities in the west, where many of the refugees have friends or family.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2022
The decision to leave and the leave taking had been a whirlwind — about two weeks start to finish.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2022
While Jack was on leave taking care of Sophie, Hoagland told me how Jack had been abducted in Cyprus by a red insurgent faction in sixty-four.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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