absence
Example Sentences
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While Frank was unable to find solutions, there is no question those absences were damaging.
From BBC
LeBron James is among a hefty list of injury absences for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, ensuring that one of the NBA superstar's incredible career streaks will come to an end.
From Barron's
The fast-growing artificial intelligence company fired the executive, Ryan Beiermeister, in early January, following a leave of absence, according to people familiar with the matter.
The family miss him every day and "his absence has left a permanent void in our family, one that can never be filled", they added.
From BBC
But in the absence of European commercial customers -- many of whom work with Musk's SpaceX -- the Amazon partnership is crucial.
From Barron's
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