paternity leave

noun

: time off from a job given to a father after a child is born

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The red-hot Trent Grisham returned to the team and the leadoff spot following paternity leave, while the raking Ben Rice occupied the three-hole for the first time this season. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025 Ohtani can miss up to three games while on paternity leave. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025 So no, the Marlins’ ace wasn’t at his best in his first appearance since returning from paternity leave Thursday — three days after his daughter’ birth. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025 Three days later, Harper played his first game since paternity leave and hit a two-run home run. Nasha Smith, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paternity leave

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“Paternity leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paternity%20leave. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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