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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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Judges have granted him leave of absence at every hearing so far.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

He is set to sign a free-agent contract this winter that would make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history—and he knew that a prolonged absence could crater his value.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

For Mosengo-Omba, their return after a 52-year absence marks a rebirth.

From BBC • 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

In fact, Egyptian civilization was bad for math in more ways than one; it was not just the absence of a zero that caused future difficulties.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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