administrative leave
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Four officers in the sergeant's chain of command have been put on administrative leave and on Tuesday President Lee Jae Myung ordered a sweeping reform of the police force.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Two other immigration officials involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave after video evidence showed their sworn testimony was “untruthful.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The next day, she was placed on administrative leave and told her contract would end after the semester.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
All officers will be put under administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The teleprompter operator was put on unpaid administrative leave and "will no longer be working at the White House," Leavitt added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
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