leave-taking
Example Sentences
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“It was a real blessing to be here,” Howland said, “and I wanted to leave taking the high road, doing it the right way.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2025
His arrest sparked anger among colleagues across the country and lead to a 'go slow' through concerted sick leave taking in some places.
From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023
As the clock ticks, many people leave, taking a risk to manage their illness on their own.
From Scientific American • Mar. 26, 2023
Ms Vittori says there is a possibility that splinter groups from within the Taliban alliance may decide to leave, taking the weapons with them.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2021
While Jack was on leave taking care of Sophie, Hoagland told me how Jack had been abducted in Cyprus by a red insurgent faction in sixty-four.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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