absent
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The Corded Ware were named after the cord-like impressions in their pottery and carried a distinctive genetic signature previously absent from most of Europe.
From Science Daily • May 30, 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
The Oscar winner stars alongside Andrew Rannells in a wonderfully performed film about a grieving woman and her absent son’s assistant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“The objective evidence here shows that, absent Abrego’s successful lawsuit challenging his removal to El Salvador, the Government would not have brought this prosecution,” the judge wrote.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Everyone will be asking me why I’ve been absent for over two weeks.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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