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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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“In the absence of knowing somebody, it’s really easy to make them feel other and scary,” he tells the filmmakers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Celtic's lack of depth in defence was exposed once again in the absence of the injured Cameron Carter-Vickers as Gianluca Prestianni and Duran tormented the visitors' back four.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered that the brain retains surprisingly sophisticated abilities during anesthesia, despite the absence of conscious awareness.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

"In the absence of definitive conclusions, the novel will therefore remain available in bookstores," the statement said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

In the absence of anything real, the same sort of stock characters kept coming up.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Since late September, pupils have barred the entrances to their schools, complaining of teacher absences, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings ill-adapted to rising temperatures, among other grievances.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Fear on both sides can create a distance and lack of understanding, he warned, with longer absences making it much more likely a worker will drop out of the labour force altogether.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The lawsuit claims Amazon’s actions violate the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which entitles pregnant employees to reasonable accommodations and pregnancy-related absences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Raman countered that many of her absences were the result of her attendance on regional boards and oversight bodies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

Cal made arrangements in school, by doing extra and excellent work, to make up for his absences on Monday afternoons.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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