absence
Example Sentences
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Bass faced stinging criticism over her absence from the city when the fire broke out and her handling of the recovery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Arsenal have a strong squad and have done well with England team-mate Lotte Wubben-Moy exceptional in Williamson's absence.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Rather than causing obesity, the absence of HSL disrupts normal fat storage and results in reduced fat mass.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
An elective share refers to the minimum amount that a spouse may inherit in the absence of prenup or postnup.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Had he lied— invented an excuse to explain Anna May’s absence so he could save face?
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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