absence
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His absence from work resulted in a demotion from lead foreman to an assistant role.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
An absence and abdication of leadership has characterized her 3½ years as mayor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
While the ceremony itself remained private with reportedly just Anderson’s twin sister as a witness and brother-in-law as officiant, the absence underscored how closely the Trump family continues to be scrutinized even in personal milestones.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
"In contrast, the limited absorption and slower uptake of Rybelsus probably explain the absence of a detectable signal," the researchers wrote.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
You don’t have to have a number to express the lack of something, and it didn’t occur to anybody to assign a symbol to the absence of objects.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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