absence
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Anderson had earlier last year announced she was taking a "temporary leave of absence", saying that "commentary" was "detracting" from the job.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
So did Redick, who deserves credit for reacting to the late news of Durant’s absence, as he and his esteemed coaching staff drew up effective adjustments on the fly.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Scotland will be frustrated at their error count and 52 missed tackles, despite the absence of some key players.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“Regulation is not about slowing down progress. It is about asking questions and saying that in the absence of answers, we’re going to put on reasonable restraints that we can revisit.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
She’s the kind of person whose absence you feel immediately.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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