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absent

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




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

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

What is absent from the readouts of presidential checkups has gained attention since Biden was diagnosed with cancer after leaving office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

However, with world number one Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both eliminated in the first week, plus defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent because of injury, the German's route to the title has opened up.

From BBC • 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

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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