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absenteeism

[ab-suhn-tee-iz-uhm] / ˌæb sənˈti ɪz əm /
NOUN
state of not being present
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K.B. is upfront about his father’s emotional distance and absenteeism during his childhood.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

At Ford’s Highland Park, Mich., plant in 1913 absenteeism averaged 10% a day, and annual turnover was 370%.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

TSA pay lapses led to absenteeism and long lines at airport checkpoints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In 2017/18, only 6% of girls affected by absenteeism were severely absent.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Unfortunately, his activity requires the permanent absenteeism of his principal, for he can suffer no other authority where he is.

From Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)




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