on leave
Example Sentences
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Last month, Wright said he was unaware of which coaches were placed on leave until he was contacted by The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
Christian Castro, 52, was one of two agents placed on leave earlier this year for allegedly lying about the January 14 shooting in Minneapolis of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, who was wounded in the leg.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, the successor to the Norwegian throne, has been serving as regent while his father is on leave.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
He is currently on leave from his degree program.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
They persuaded Mr Charles to accompany them, and since the chauffeur was on leave at that point, enlisted my father to drive the car.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
