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Ms Kim says she underwent IVF for her first child without taking leave at all.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2025

Workers taking leave to care for a new baby or for a sick family member will see a boost in benefits under Senate Bill 951, which passed in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 5, 2025

HR, my direct supervisor, or someone above them, in case they don’t approve of me taking leave down the line?

From Slate Nov. 21, 2022

Before taking leave, Pereira was removed as head of FUNAI’s division for isolated and recently contacted tribes.

From Seattle Times Jun. 17, 2022

“I start for London, Miss Havisham, to-morrow,” I was exceedingly careful what I said, “and I thought you would kindly not mind my taking leave of you.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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