absence

Example Sentences

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So the absence of a further escalation is a definite relief for the global economy as finance ministers fly into Washington DC for key IMF meetings.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The researchers also examined how the absence of CSE affects the brain at a cellular level.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The minutes said two officials had pushed back their assessment of when they thought those cuts would be justified given the absence of progress on inflation recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

She had moved everything out of their family home in preparation for renting the property, the outlet said; they saw renting as a way to provide a steady stream of income in Joseph’s absence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Hearing his mom’s voice filled an absence in his heart.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young