absence
Example Sentences
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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
The 11 unions affiliated to Labour represent four million workers and met on Tuesday despite Sir Keir's absence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The dearth of new hip-hop stars makes Drake’s absence more keenly felt by his supporters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Those useless bachelors, Mr. Hummer and Mr. Slammer, obviously provided little help in my absence.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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