Mary is on leave today vs Mary's on leave today

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in formality. "Mary is on leave today" is more formal and suitable for written communication, while "Mary's on leave today" is a common informal spoken form. The contraction 'Mary's' is a colloquial way of saying 'Mary is.'

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Mary is on leave today

This phrase is correct and formal, suitable for written communication.

This phrase is appropriate for formal contexts, such as emails, reports, or official announcements.

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My driver is on leave today.
Major Horton is on leave in London.
Well, Dr. Price is on leave.
And, since Dawn is on leave, your new interim chief of surgery.
Your music teacher is on leave for a short time.
An official who is seconded or is on leave on personal grounds is thus subject to the obligation laid down in Article 12 of the Staff Regulations.
Today, my driver is on leave.
No, he's on sabathical, Djura is on leave.
While Mr. Hillman is on leave, his students have been absorbed into other classrooms, increasing the average class size.
But now she is on leave so she can experience the world.
Mary is showing signs of severe depression.
Lady Mary is a charming person.
Just swear you will leave today.
Listen, only two people can leave today.
John Gorman's back off leave today.
My uncle's flight leaves today.
Besides, I can't leave today.
We leave today and join our troops.
We'll leave today after graduation.
And I will certainly not forget the matter when we take our leave today.

Alternatives:

Mary is taking leave today
Mary will be on leave today
Mary has taken leave today
Mary has a day off today
Mary is absent today

Mary's on leave today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal spoken English.

This phrase is suitable for casual conversations, chats, or informal messages.

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My driver is on leave today.
Mary's talking about taking your kids.
Tom's planning something special for Mary's birthday.
Tom could see Mary's disappointment.
Tom finally got Mary's attention.
Tom can understand Mary's French.
Because Mary's told me about your present difficulties.
Bloody Mary's free until midnight.
CCs got Mary's laptop working.
For having views counter to Mary's.
Just swear you will leave today.
Listen, only two people can leave today.
John Gorman's back off leave today.
My uncle's flight leaves today.
Besides, I can't leave today.
We leave today and join our troops.
We'll leave today after graduation.
And I will certainly not forget the matter when we take our leave today.
She tried to leave today because of you.
She tried to leave today because of you.

Alternatives:

Mary is on leave today
Mary's taking leave today
Mary's off today
Mary's having a day off today
Mary's not in today

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Mary is on leave today vs Mary's on leave today