compassionate leave
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The Terriers announced on 25 March that he would be taking compassionate leave for the remainder of the season.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
His father died in France in January, but the centre-back offered to return early from a period of compassionate leave given Liverpool's defensive injuries.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Instead it was Konate who rounded off the scoring in his first match since returning from compassionate leave after the death of his father.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Konate had missed Liverpool's three previous matches after being allowed compassionate leave.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Mr Doran had taken compassionate leave to care for Sher who died of cancer aged 72 in 2021.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2022
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