on leave
Example Sentences
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He has been placed on leave from his job, according to Google, which said it was cooperating with the government.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
There has been no public discussion about how long Carvalho will be on leave.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Van Dyke was on leave from the military, according to another one of his lawyers.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
On Nov. 8, while Joshua was on leave, he took Davy to an Italian restaurant in Seattle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“You must go on leave at once,” the major said.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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