absence

Example Sentences

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The report added that Goddard went missing "on an almost daily basis" and these episodes were graded as "unauthorised absences" which resulted in a downgraded police response compared to a grading of "missing".

From BBC

Still, the predatory hawks that used to feed on those birds haven’t returned this year, Moore said, attributing their absence to avian flu.

From Los Angeles Times

In the absence of a settlement with the other parties, the trial is scheduled to go forward against the remaining three defendants, with jury selection due to begin on 27 January.

From BBC

It says as part of the deal, Burkina Faso promised to ensure "physical integrity, dignity and fair‑trial rights of Mr Paul‑Henri Sandaogo Damiba, and the absence of the death penalty".

From BBC

He also noted the "absence of the death penalty" even though Burkina Faso recently reinstated it for crimes of high treason.

From Barron's