leave of absence

Example Sentences

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Kaiser placed her on a 30-day unpaid leave of absence, after which she would be fired.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The manager granted Ronald Araujo a leave of absence in December to prioritise his mental health, describing it as a private situation.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Gov. Rubén Rocha said late Friday that he requested a leave of absence after Mexico’s federal government launched an investigation to determine whether he should be arrested and extradited to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

After the Iowa caucuses, I’d decided to take a leave of absence from my position at the hospital, knowing that it would be impossible, really, to stay on and be effective.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama