give leave
Example Sentences
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He was supposed to fly back to the US, but managed to give leave the airport and join the DMZ tour.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2023
Judges refused to give leave to an appeal in 2012 and threw out his application to have his sentence cut.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2014
Last month three judges at the Court of Appeal sitting in London refused to give leave to appeal by the former Wales and Sheffield United striker.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2012
“She has kin buried there. Do you give leave for a quick visit?”
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Evan, he looks at me steady; then he holds out his fist with all the grace of a port-admiral, just as if he meant to serve double grog or give leave to go ashore.
From Seven Frozen Sailors by Fenn, George Manville