McRory told the Tyrone county board that he wanted to take a leave of absence from the job because of health problems.

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Sally moves along quickly and easily in her career, but what happens when she decides to take a leave of absence for a couple of years?

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McGowen elected to take a medical leave of absence due to stress.

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The expedition leaves the UK on 28 March and Mr Walker has been granted a two-month leave of absence by Iceland directors to take part.

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