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absent

[ab-suhnt, ab-sent, ab-suhnt] / ˈæb sənt, æbˈsɛnt, ˈæb sənt /




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Among these were 54 rare or "emergent" inheritance events that were absent in both parents.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Also absent from the report was any discussion of the neck rash that Trump experienced earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But Dong was absent last year, and China said Thursday it would send experts and scholars from its army's study institutions this time.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Notably absent from the report was any talk of Iranian concessions, especially on the all-important nuclear issue.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The normal hum from the fluorescent lights that illuminate the pathways between buildings is absent.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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