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

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

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

“And so they did,” remembered Leah, “joyous sounds, all over the hall … It was like the return of long absent friends, whose value … we had not sufficiently appreciated.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock