A majority of mothers opt to take longer leave, up to one year.

I've earned a long leave after all this, and we'll make up for lost time.

We'll have to wait until we can buy or earn a long leave.

Sir, the Duke had reason to give me a long leave.

You'll probably want a long leave again so you can come to Washington.

I've got a long accumulated leave coming to me.

He was reluctant to take up the position, however, and took a long leave of absence.

Then he took his long leave, and got married rather impulsively.

The third who changed plans usually asked for a longer leave, but most of them - 94 percent - returned to work at some point.

"May I take longer leave of you for a special mission?"