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absent

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




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Scarlett Johansson’s performance in the emotional crime drama sparked some of the first major Oscar chatter, though the actress was absent from the red carpet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Vagner was shut down, emotionally absent and prone to walking out every time we had a disagreement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“I would say that, absent the Trump branding, most industry experts would say that the phone is not a good value at that price point,” Edwards, also Quandary Peak’s principal computer scientist, told Salon.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

He sees crude rising to $130 a barrel in the third quarter, absent a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran talks, with a $120 price likely holding into the end of the year.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I was late a few times and absent twice because I’m still me, but not bad overall.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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