on sabbatical

Example Sentences

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Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his job as senior vice president for asset management at Hackman Capital Partners, is challenging Mejia in the June 2 primary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

She was on sabbatical in Israel when the Second Intifada broke out in 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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