maternity leave

noun

: time off from a job given a mother to take care of a newborn child
The company granted her maternity leave.

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The match lasted two hours, 59 minutes and 57 seconds, which was the longest women’s match of the tournament thus far and a good test for 27-year-old, who is ranked No. 61 and making her way back from maternity leave. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025 That same year, Moore took off for maternity leave, and seasoned entertainment journalist and producer Loren LoRosa secured an interim spot. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025 Three days after giving birth, Trump was shot during a July 13 assassination attempt in Butler County, Penn., leading her to cut her maternity leave short and promptly return to work. Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Leverage Personalization & Life-Centered Messaging A one-size-fits-all approach often alienates female consumers, who may have different financial priorities based on life stages (starting a business, planning for maternity leave, buying a home, etc.). Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for maternity leave

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“Maternity leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maternity%20leave. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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