absence
Example Sentences
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Jokic's absence for the second half of Monday's game was keenly felt, with Miami outscoring Denver 84-60 after the break to coast to victory.
From Barron's
And while the tangy, aromatic gravy is often considered the show stealer, it would lose much of its charm in the absence of its understated partner.
From BBC
It’s not just Reaves’ absence that is shaking up the Lakers rotation.
From Los Angeles Times
Maybe the absences of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak have made players start to play through him - and he's starting to be the player we all believed he could be.
From BBC
In the deep ocean, scientists are now facing a similar kind of unease, driven by the unexplained absence of a crucial species.
From Science Daily
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