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leave-taking

[leev-tey-king] / ˈlivˌteɪ kɪŋ /
NOUN
adieu
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK








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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

Mother and son enact a similar situation where, after a more permanent leave-taking, she can catch a glimpse of her son recovering himself sufficiently to survive her loss.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

The clip did not directly address his leave-taking from Fox or the reasons for it.

From Washington Times Apr. 26, 2023

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

Cassiopeia, still sad from her tearful leave-taking with Nutsawoo back at Ashton Place, was silent.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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