absence
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Although Cannes director Thierry Fremaux made platforming American productions a priority when he took over 25 years ago, he was left having to explain their absence when he unveiled the line-up of films in April.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
In Harris’ absence, the sprawling field of candidates has been a good and healthy thing, yielding the most competitive California gubernatorial contest in a quarter century.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
"The absence of cases here is very reassuring," said Adonis Carvajal, who works for a tour operator.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Still, the absence of a joint Oval Office press appearance could be a a sign that important disagreements remain unresolved.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
In the absence of anything real, the same sort of stock characters kept coming up.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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