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absent

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




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In mice, the treatment encouraged bone regrowth in damaged digits and partially restored some regenerative abilities lost when the SP genes were absent.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Of the 23 students in Makan’s class, four were absent that day.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Other Japanese women have subsequently built on her achievements, albeit absent the renown still reserved for male directors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Tillis dropped his opposition after the Justice Department assured him the criminal case wouldn’t be reopened absent a formal referral from the inspector general.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“Let us think of those among our absent friends who are more cheerfully employed,” cried Emma.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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