absence
Example Sentences
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That absence has fueled skepticism about whether sponges truly originated as early as genetic evidence suggests.
From Science Daily
The absence of the other six products indicates that the molecules were not created by random chemical reactions in the environment.
From Science Daily
I took a leave of absence and recently changed to a position with less responsibility, but that did not help.
From MarketWatch
Despite in-line revenue and a profit beat for 4Q, investors are likely disappointed by the absence of a first dividend, the analysts say.
In the absence of clear state guidance, clerks proceeded inconsistently.
From Salon
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