absence

Example Sentences

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Conspicuous absences included Buster Murdaugh, who had sat behind his father throughout the trial.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the absence of dew, which makes it harder for bowlers to grip the ball, the pitch at Wankhede Stadium offered more turn than any other at this World Cup so far.

From BBC

The back of the postcard is covered in the back-slanted printing that I’ve seen million times before—on grocery lists, on birthday cards, on absence notes for school.

From Literature

Ellis had barely spoken ten words during the journey, but the absence of his looming figure among them made their group seem very much smaller and weaker.

From Literature

While Frank was unable to find solutions, there is no question those absences were damaging.

From BBC