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taking leave



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

From BBC Jul. 10, 2025

Under the law, workers with incomes of less than $63,000 a year will now be eligible to receive 90% of their pay when taking leave.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 5, 2025

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

From Seattle Times Jun. 17, 2022

Mr. Bossy announced in October that he was taking leave from his job at TVA Sports to be treated for lung cancer.

From Washington Post Apr. 15, 2022

“I little thought,” said Estella, “that I should take leave of you in taking leave of this spot. I am very glad to do so.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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