AWOL
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Appeared in the July 17, 2026, print edition as 'President Vance Goes AWOL'.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
This presented a new worry: being declared AWOL.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
It was unclear Monday if the soldier is considered absent without leave, or AWOL.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2024
"I wouldn't equate my going to the hospital as going AWOL," Mr Austin replied.
From BBC ● Feb. 29, 2024
Sophie AWOL, the school in turmoil, rumors Cap was dead.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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