taken leave
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Summers has since taken leave from his teaching duties; Harvard, where he served as president from 2001 to 2006, announced it would review information about his Epstein ties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
I’m Ben Mathis-Lilley, filling in for Jim Newell, who has taken leave to participate in a touring hip-hop version of the Nutcracker called Dr. Crackenstein’s Funky Christmas.
From Slate • Nov. 11, 2023
The few polls taken leave it unclear which side has an edge, and there are plausible scenarios in favor of both.
From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2023
Local media reported she is four months pregnant and has two children with Mr Rangsiwuthaporn, who has taken leave from the police force.
From BBC • May 4, 2023
“Please her? Has Illyrio taken leave of his senses? Why does he imagine that Her Grace would welcome the service of a self-confessed kingslayer and betrayer?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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