absent
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Their mother was absent for much of their lives, too.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
His personal struggles growing up with an absent dad and being a young man of color who comes from a low-income family soon take a toll on him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“To us, this is further evidence that residential solar demand remains highly subsidy-dependent and less economically resilient absent policy support.”
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Construction on the ballroom has been stop-and-go since late March, when a federal judge halted progress after deeming it to be wildly illegal absent congressional approval.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
Annabelle’s hair has grown out some, but her eyes look absent and hollowed out.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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