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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

Unlike last year, when advocacy groups on both sides staged more visible demonstrations, the off-track theatrics were largely absent.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

On the infrequent occasions when one of us did become sick enough to stay in bed, Grandma and Dad thought the best treatment was the absent treatment.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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