absent

Example Sentences

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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

Although she sent a short video message to Paul, Tran was conspicuously absent from the in-person reunion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Mr. Kempsey'd notice straight off that I was absent on my dreaded form-assembly day.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell