on sabbatical
Example Sentences
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The filings show City Controller Kenneth Mejia has a far smaller war chest than challenger Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his role as a senior vice president at Hackman Capital Partners.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Sam and Yash have been housesitting for one of their professors while he is on sabbatical overseas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
At the grocery store, I linger in the produce section with the reverence of a botanist on sabbatical, basket brimming with romaine, iceberg, butter — anything leafy and remotely flirty.
From Salon ● May 26, 2025
I was doing research overseas, on sabbatical from the law school where I teach, when my case of sudden deafness struck.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2024
“And your companion? Is he on sabbatical too?”
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
