leave of absence

Example Sentences

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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

The networking platform for medical professionals cut its full-year sales outlook and said its chief financial officer was taking a temporary leave of absence.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Though Tom is guilty of no actual wrongdoing, the dean has asked him to take a leave of absence to let any possible recriminations blow over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Not only that, but he then took a leave of absence from the court and went to Nuremberg to become the chief U.S. prosecutor, and the man who ultimately faced down Göring in open court.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

The wedding took place on June 14,1958.1 applied for a relaxation of my banning orders and was given six days’ leave of absence from Johannesburg.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela