absence

Example Sentences

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Andrew Castellano had tough news for his parents over the winter break: He was taking a leave of absence from Harvard University halfway through his sophomore year to work full-time on his AI startup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s the classic mindset of the conspiracy theorist: The absence of proof of the conspiracy is simply proof of how deep the conspiracy goes!

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

In the absence of 35-cap Clark, Wilkinson has handed a first senior call-up to Lucy Farrell-Shrouder, the 22-year-old who is on loan at Stoke City from Burnley.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

That absence may prove even more important than higher-for-longer crude prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He had returned to a late dinner, after some days’ absence, and now walked up to Hartfield to say that all were well in Brunswick Square.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen