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absent

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




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Russia was also absent at the next event in 2024, but is on the list of national participants for the 2026 exhibition.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Thomas Ross KC, defending, told the court that the offence was absent of firearms or intimidation which was "different" from similar cases.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Construction on the ballroom has been stop-and-go since late March, when a federal judge halted progress after deeming it to be wildly illegal absent congressional approval.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The author notes that regional accents were largely absent from the U.S. until the late 18th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Nicky, who usually bit everybody, had been absent.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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