absent
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Tillis dropped his opposition after the Justice Department assured him the criminal case wouldn’t be reopened absent a formal referral from the inspector general.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Other Japanese women have subsequently built on her achievements, albeit absent the renown still reserved for male directors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
After being absent for most of their childhood, James came back into their lives when the twins were in their mid-teens.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
His personal struggles growing up with an absent dad and being a young man of color who comes from a low-income family soon take a toll on him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Annabelle’s hair has grown out some, but her eyes look absent and hollowed out.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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