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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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"We will miss them dearly, they were integral to us. Their absence will always be felt," she added.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

He declines, but his absence — and a shocking later revelation — informs so much of their journey, personalizing the sense of disrepair Thomas and Erika experience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Bearish momentum is building in Asian equities, with sentiment yet to stabilize given the absence of meaningful long participation, Citi said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Cherevko said humanitarian aid could save lives but it could not compensate indefinitely for the absence of economic opportunity and public services.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

“As to the absence of plate, that’s only his natural depth, you know. A river’s its natural depth, and he’s his natural depth. Look at his watch-chain. That’s real enough.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu set out a timetable on Sunday urging local authorities to prioritise filling gaps left by long-term teacher absences and unfilled posts.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Representatives of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands said the absences would not affect the meeting's outcomes.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Raman countered that many of her absences were the result of her attendance on regional boards and oversight bodies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

Suburban growth—and burgeoning communities across the South and West—means the report has some conspicuous absences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Cal made arrangements in school, by doing extra and excellent work, to make up for his absences on Monday afternoons.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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