on leave

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The Home Office said the alleged attacker was on leave to remain in the UK until 2028.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

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

Josett was placed on leave from the Costa Mesa Police Department in December 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He was a full professor of the University of Cairo, on leave from there to be in New York as the Director of the Federation of Islamic Associations in the United States and Canada.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey