absence
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He was manager of Bristol City when Theo died and took a brief leave of absence before returning to his role.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Although Cannes director Thierry Fremaux made platforming American productions a priority when he took over 25 years ago, he was left having to explain their absence when he unveiled the line-up of films in April.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The manager granted Ronald Araujo a leave of absence in December to prioritise his mental health, describing it as a private situation.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The Lakers have occasionally been tantalizingly close, but there’s a clear absence here of any cigar, and no chance of one walking through that door.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Had he lied— invented an excuse to explain Anna May’s absence so he could save face?
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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