leave of absence
Example Sentences
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In December, he was granted a leave of absence by the club to prioritise his mental health, following his sending off in the Champions League defeat by Chelsea a few weeks earlier.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Taking a leave of absence because she is burned out is also… a choice.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
On Sunday, the city said in its statement that it had approved a leave of absence for Forbes during that Thursday meeting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
A leave of absence doesn’t automatically safeguard someone’s job, employment lawyers say, though companies also can’t single out those on a protected leave.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He was given a leave of absence for ill health.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
