absence
Example Sentences
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His Holiness also neglects St. Augustine’s definition in “The City of God” that peace is “the tranquility of order,” not just the absence of war.
The Transportation Security Administration’s nationwide absence rate on March 6 was 8%, according to agency figures obtained last week by CBS, but in some places it has been much higher.
In the absence of guidance, everyone defaults to the safest possible choice, usually acquired on the way to the party.
From Salon
Asked about Sancho's absence, Ten Hag criticised his performances in training.
From BBC
France raced back into the lead in the prop's absence.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
