absence
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In March, it was announced that she would give her first in-depth interview for a Disney+ documentary, speaking about the ordeal that led to her long absence from the music industry.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Rocha and the mayor of Culiacán have taken leaves of absence while the investigations proceed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
In her absence, the Sparks went 1-2 and averaged 83 points, including their worst offensive game of the season on Tuesday in a loss to the Aces.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Despite his absence from public view, authorities have made sure that Mojtaba Khamenei is present in the minds of Iranians.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
To that point went every leisure moment which her father’s claims on her allowed, and every moment of involuntary absence of mind.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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