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
She was on leave at the time of her death.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
During a third admission to Highbury Hospital, Seedat was asked to speak to Calocane again, but was on leave at the time.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 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
Ms. Treadwell had finished reading “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” while he had been on leave.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
