absence
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations also noted the absence of any Muslim faith leaders.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
"This confusion, this limbo haunts us," he said, describing the absence of closure about what had happened.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“The absence of discussion regarding a specific medication, dosage, or historical medical condition should not be interpreted as a lack of monitoring or treatment,” according to the White House statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
In Behar’s absence, several “View” regulars will step in.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Zero’s absence would stunt the growth of mathematics, stifle innovation in science, and, incidentally, make a mess of the calendar.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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