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absent

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




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Overall, the announcements are “unlikely to drive demand absent a surprise,” Vogt wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Oleic acid's cancer-promoting effects were pronounced in male mice but were largely absent in female mice.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 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

She longed to enquire of the housekeeper whether her master was really absent, but had not the courage for it.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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