absence
Example Sentences
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Although Tommy Robinson thanked him for his support on Saturday's march, he was notable for his absence.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
What’s been unusual about this absence is that no one seems to have a clue what’s going on.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
During the Cold War, the absence of Eastern Bloc countries reflected Europe's division.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Yet the fact that Hüller is one of the bigger names at this year’s Cannes also underscores Hollywood’s absence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
She’d been so distracted by Ekon that she hadn’t noticed the strange lightness on her back, the absence of something crucial.
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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