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absence

Definition for absence

noun as in state of not being present

noun as in state of lacking something needed or usual

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The absence of quakes in certain areas suggests that sections of the plate have already detached, and the gap is gradually widening over time.

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The absence of widely available good alternatives to achieving financial stability means a bachelor’s degree remains the best shot at a decent financial life for many Americans.

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Despite the clear absence of an “imminent threat of death or serious injury” or “grave threat to life,” the U.S.

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Voters in southern and western regions that are historically pro-Gbagbo or pro-Thiam could shun the polls in the absence of voting instructions from their leaders.

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During her absence she went through a high-profile court case in London, where she was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer during a drunken night out.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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