family leave
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family leave
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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And if Nguyen could change one policy tomorrow to better support caregivers and protect families, it would be expanding paid family leave.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“Right now, the U.S. does not have a universal federal paid family leave program, and access depends on where someone lives or works,” she said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
In Japan and Hungary, for example, policies like expanded paid family leave and monthly per-child allowances led to only modest increases in the birthrate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
The shadow business secretary said: "If you've no job in the first place it doesn't matter how much family leave you get."
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
“What’re you talking about? Why wouldn’t your family leave the house?”
From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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