absence
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Homendy said the absence of that system would be part of the investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts’ tone shifted slightly Friday, as he addressed Shohei Ohtani’s absence from the lineup for the second straight day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
In her tragic absence, Selena’s estate gave a rare blessing to Beyoncé for the collaboration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
His prolonged absence from America also gave Lafayette a unique aura among the heroes of the Revolution, as he alone was untainted by the partisan politics that had followed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Pops’s absence is still too heavy for me to deal with alone.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Representatives of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands said the absences would not affect the meeting's outcomes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Fridays are "becoming a particular weak spot for attendance", he added, and said he would be investigating why pupil illness absences are regularly significantly higher at the end of each week.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Garcia was fired in 2024 for tardiness and absences that he claims were justified.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Dianne Feinstein’s final years in office involved repeated reporting on cognitive decline and absences, raising difficult questions about when coverage becomes invasive or speculative.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
Cal made arrangements in school, by doing extra and excellent work, to make up for his absences on Monday afternoons.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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