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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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After her return from compassionate leave following the death of her father, they had been prepared to rally round.
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And with a baby on the way there would surely be some compassionate leave for him soon.
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Edward was in the Western Desert, and because of the children he was given compassionate leave .
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He will be able to return on compassionate leave - particularly if it helps to focus his mind on the Test series.
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Joe and Eileen were given short compassionate leave and Stephen came home for the funeral.
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Trouble erupted on Friday night after a row about a prisoner's appeal for compassionate leave .
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Your request for compassionate leave is, of course, granted.