absence
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TD Cowen’s Mario Mendonca is positive on the numbers, coming away feeling what he says is slightly better about near-term earnings momentum but noting an absence of balance sheet growth remains an issue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Judges have granted him leave of absence at every hearing so far.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
His absence from work resulted in a demotion from lead foreman to an assistant role.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Here again there are exceptions, but these underscore the absence of constitutional authority for Blanche’s action.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
Elizebeth was back in Indiana by then, taking a leave of absence from Riverbank so that she could look after her mother, who was dying of cancer.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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