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Simmons looked the part during the first five games of the season before taking a leave of absence to attend to a family situation in his home state of California.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Dahlin took a relatively brief leave of absence in early November to be with her in Sweden, missing five games over the course of the season for her checkups.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Savannah took an extended leave of absence from the Today show amid the investigation, returning in early April after sitting down with Hoda Kotb for an emotional interview.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
After becoming a mother in 2023, Osaka took a leave of absence from tennis.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 28 May 2026
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Dahlin took a relatively brief leave of absence in early November to be with her in Sweden, missing five games over the course of the season for her checkups.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Savannah took an extended leave of absence from the Today show amid the investigation, returning in early April after sitting down with Hoda Kotb for an emotional interview.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
After becoming a mother in 2023, Osaka took a leave of absence from tennis.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 28 May 2026
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“Leave of absence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20of%20absence. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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