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leave of absence

NOUN
time away from regular job or school
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By Sunday, Rocha had requested another leave of absence, and the Sinaloa legislature installed an interim leader this week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

In a social media post, Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya said he had requested another leave of absence for at least 30 days.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Home Depot Chief Executive Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

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

He was given a leave of absence for ill health.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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