not present

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In the latter, he said he did not impugn the jurors — who were not present — but was advising the just-acquitted defendant to stay out of trouble.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Much like in the 2013 horsemeat scandal, eating cheaper fish does not present a health risk, but concerns have been raised about consumer deception.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

This system is not present in humans or animals, making it an attractive target for new treatments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Circuit Court of Appeals, answered that whatever more detailed pretext arguments Pitchford later developed on appeal were waived because his defense attorney did not present them to the trial judge at the crucial moment.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

I was not present at Ruth May’s birth but I have seen it now, because I saw each step of it played out in reverse at the end of her life.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver