not present
Example Sentences
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The wedding drew broader public attention, however, because of who was not present.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Earlier in the trial, Erickson was not present in court.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Camara's entourage insisted he was not present at the time and was "safe".
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
Plahotniuc, who denies any wrongdoing, was not present in court.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 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
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