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Granato, who took a leave of absence from her job leading the county’s Bureau of Asset Management, is the best bet among the remaining choices.—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 Reno took a medical leave of absence after the season ended in December.—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Gators baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan enters his 19th year at Florida rested, ready and renewed after a season-ending tirade led to a three-game suspension, and a personal leave of absence provided a fresh perspective.—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 Nevils took a leave of absence from her position after her complaint was made public.—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leave of absence