leave of absence

Example Sentences

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Judges have granted him leave of absence at every hearing so far.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

You mentioned that a leave of absence and a change in roles did not help.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

The fast-growing artificial intelligence company fired the executive, Ryan Beiermeister, in early January, following a leave of absence, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

I was 40 on a leave of absence from my high-profile executive marketing job.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

But it was never to be, for my leave of absence was up and we had to return to Johannesburg.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela