on leave

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

Castro was one of two federal immigration agents placed on leave earlier this year for allegedly lying about the January 14 shooting in Minneapolis of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, who was wounded in the leg.

From Barron's • May 18, 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

“That’s Mrs. Penworthy to you, you old rogue! Allow me to introduce my cousin, Alf, a cabin boy on leave . . .” But Old Timothy was already gone.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood