absent

Example Sentences

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The pastor said many congregants were absent because they had traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend a March 29 rally of Iranian diaspora in support of the war.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When the tech industry executive met with his son’s guidance counselor, the school confirmed that it rarely withheld diplomas from chronically absent pupils, lest these students suffer later in life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Although overall attendance improved for most students in 2024/25, the number who were "severely" absent - missing at least 50% of their classes - rose again.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Nicky, who usually bit everybody, had been absent.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry