absent

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Survivors of the disaster and family members of the deceased were forced to sit in the seats of the accused, most of whom were absent.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s a faithful facsimile—with a singular ingredient absent: the soulful performance of Al Pacino in the central role of the hapless bank robber Sonny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Notably absent were Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, major players whose combined GDP accounts for 60% of Latin America’s economy.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Oil analysts anticipate that absent a quick resolution, Europe and the U.S. could start seeing prices that look more like the $180 levels in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

We even had easy lessons when they were absent.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson