absence
Example Sentences
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"If that is the case, we've said we are prepared to use our powers of initiative to independently investigate in the absence of formal referrals," she added.
From BBC
In the 15 games since Ball returned from a three-game absence because of an ankle injury, Charlotte has the top-ranked offense in the league.
From Los Angeles Times
Victor’s crime, the creature believes, is to have assumed the role of God, but the scientist fails to fully reckon with his own absence of empathy.
In the absence of such a change, Macquarie maintains its underperform rating on the stock.
It came after he was convicted in his absence of 36 charges at a previous hearing.
From BBC
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