Luckily I was allowed to take a leave of absence now and then to work on the movies.
He took an unpaid leave of absence from his job.
She requested a one-year leave of absence from her job in order to spend time with her young children.
Foster confirmed that he would be taking a leave of absence in order to undergo surgery.
He was put on a paid leave of absence pending investigation of the claims against him.
See also: leave noun (HOLIDAY)