absentee

Example Sentences

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The roof can be caving in or they can be well-loved properties with absentee owners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

In the 2024 election, nearly one in three Americans voted using mail-in or absentee ballots, accounting for some 48 million votes.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The widespread use of absentee voting occurred for the first time during the Civil War when many states allowed soldiers to vote from the field.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is a notable absentee.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

“WhenI was taking the absentee notes to the office this morning, I saw a man drive her in late,” I said.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott