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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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Of all the state’s international travelers, the most significant absence was from Canadian tourists.

In any event, however, Stewart’s absence will still hurt.

Their absence makes Hansen’s willingness to sit down for a cross-examination feel especially admirable.

The biggest boost for UCLA’s defense could be the absence of Cam Porter, the Northwestern running back who was lost for the season earlier this month because of a leg injury.

They looked quite wide open in the Bournemouth game because of his absence.

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

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