absence
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Most notable was Meghan's complete absence of public-facing appearances on Wednesday.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
In Hao’s acceptance speech, read by presenter Jia-Rui Cook in her absence, the author said she “can’t help but be disturbed by how the themes of this book have grown more relevant by the day.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
In a note to staff, she named four executives who would step in during her absence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In rural areas, the absence of pavements means wheelchair users must rely on roads that are often unpaved or unsafe.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The hut felt oddly empty in their sudden absence.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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