absence
Example Sentences
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She hurried back as the fires broke containment, but her absence, which her social media posts seemed to obscure, became the symbol of a disorganized response to the disaster.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
"His absence leaves a profound, irreplaceable void, and he will be missed beyond measure by everyone who had the privilege to serve alongside him."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
But the absence of warmth in the performance robs the denouement of a portion of its awful pathos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The finale also included a tribute to Cloud and his character, whose absence in the beginning of the season was attributed to Fez serving time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“Besides, I should get home. Who’s been training the squirrels in my absence? My mother will be worrying. And we don’t eat guinea pigs in the Red Woods. We’re all vegetarians, mind you.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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