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

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

Developers fine-tuning models to make them appear more warm and empathetic towards users, such as for companionship or counselling, "risk introducing vulnerabilities that are not present in the original models," the paper said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

France's roadmap does not present new pledges but brings existing climate and energy policies and targets under one umbrella with an explicit goal.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Marriages that cross class boundaries may not present as obvious a set of challenges as those that cross the lines of race or nationality.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times