But leaving her children for 12 months seems the hardest thing she has ever done.

In 1990, she left her medical practice for six months to study spiritual medicine.

I'm sorry I left you in a garage for four months.

He left the company for eight months in 1971 to start his own business, but was asked back.

They leave the house in Mark's hands for six months.

It also left him in a wheelchair for three months.

He has got permission to film there and will leave soon for three months of work.

One time, Angela said, her mother left the children alone for eight months.

After 3 years the couple left for 18 months but returned once they had completed their studies.

The position had been left vacant for seven and a half months.