I am away on sabbatical vs I am away for sabbatical.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am away on sabbatical' implies that the person is currently on a sabbatical, while 'I am away for sabbatical' suggests that the person is away for the purpose of taking a sabbatical.

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I am away on sabbatical

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the person is currently on a sabbatical.

This phrase is used to inform others that you are currently on a sabbatical leave from work or other responsibilities.

Examples:

I am away on sabbatical, exploring new opportunities for personal growth.
She won't be available for meetings as she is away on sabbatical.

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The Vice Dean's away on a sabbatical.
I beg you - follow the doctor's orders while I am away.
The sooner I am away from this hotel, the better.
Michel, while I am away, you're in charge of the front desk.
When I am away, you are the only man in the family.
I guess I'm figuring out who I am away from you, and it's strange, but I'm kind of having fun.
Michel, while I am away, you're in charge of the front desk.
I don't know how good I am away from Lucius.
No, but there's an anatomy Professor on sabbatical.
I thought she was on sabbatical.
Look, I've been on sabbatical.
Officially, you're on sabbatical.
Tell Len Bergman that I'm on sabbatical.
My family thinks I'm on Sabbatical in Africa.
He'd been on sabbatical for the past six months.
The university's put him on sabbatical since then.
Yes, because I was on sabbatical, not suspension.
His assistant said he was on sabbatical.
Six years ago, your therapist went on sabbatical.
The professor is in Japan on sabbatical leave.

Alternatives:

I am currently on sabbatical
I am taking a sabbatical
I am on a sabbatical leave
I am on a break for sabbatical

I am away for sabbatical.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the person is away for the purpose of taking a sabbatical.

This phrase is used to convey that the person is absent from their usual activities because they are taking a sabbatical.

Examples:

I am away for sabbatical to focus on personal development.
He is away for sabbatical, traveling to gain new experiences.

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The Vice Dean's away on a sabbatical.
I beg you - follow the doctor's orders while I am away.
The sooner I am away from this hotel, the better.
Michel, while I am away, you're in charge of the front desk.
When I am away, you are the only man in the family.
I guess I'm figuring out who I am away from you, and it's strange, but I'm kind of having fun.
Michel, while I am away, you're in charge of the front desk.
I don't know how good I am away from Lucius.
So I am here to steal you away for a surprise date night.
I will only say that I am going away for a while.
I am beginning to understand what war means, because you are away for so long.
I am pining away for a girl like a dream.
I am moving away for a year, And i'm not that interested in having a one-Night fling with a movie star.
My dear Vicomte, I'm obliged to go away for a couple of weeks but I am well aware of our arrangement.
I am whisking him away for the perfect romantic weekend.
I need to go away for a little while on a writing sabbatical...
University offered me an early sabbatical.
Your whole life is a sabbatical.
He's heard about my sabbatical.
No, but there's an anatomy Professor on sabbatical.

Alternatives:

I am away to take a sabbatical
I am on leave for sabbatical
I am off for sabbatical
I am on a break for sabbatical

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I am away on sabbatical vs I am away for sabbatical.