leave-taking
Example Sentences
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“This is because parental leave policies are associated with an increase in leave-taking and childbearing, which leads to lost labor or increased health care costs for companies.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
The clip did not directly address his leave-taking from Fox or the reasons for it.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
He could be shed-a-tear somber in “Apopemptic,” which means leave-taking and is a tribute to Louis Andriessen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2021
Conspicuous leave-taking tends to break up a party and should therefore be reserved for an hour when that would be a favor to the host.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 3, 2021
Possible real reason for Lance's leave-taking: The check Mom wrote him bounced—again.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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