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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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The team also said Neymar, Brazil's leading international scorer who was only recalled to the national team after a two-year absence for the World Cup, was "recovering well" from a calf injury.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Second, the complete absence of abfraction lesions in primates strongly suggests these are a uniquely human problem, tied to modern habits.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead, the absence of disinflation is the culprit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Rice filled in as captain during Harry Kane's absence for the October friendly against Wales, when Ollie Watkins replaced Kane in the England attack.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Had he lied— invented an excuse to explain Anna May’s absence so he could save face?

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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