family leave
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family leave
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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He voted against paid parental and family leave laws in both 2008 and 2018.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
If choosing to adopt, players and coaches can be granted a period of leave that ranges depending on their child's age, while family leave is available for parents who are not the biological mother.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
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
The funding does not include paid family leave for care and bonding time with the baby for either parent.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
“But...but why? Can’t you just let me and my family leave? We won’t bother you. We’ll take nothing but the clothes on our backs. You’ll never see us again.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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