absence
Example Sentences
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In a note to staff, she named four executives who would step in during her absence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
"In a very short time, he made new friends who have stayed in touch despite his extended absence," they said.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The absence of memory, combined with experiencing stocks always rising, is an underappreciated risk factor as younger investors emerge as a powerful market force.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Despite the absence of Manon, the girl group packed the festival field with Eyekons packed shoulder to shoulder as far as the Do Lab.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Lizzie’s absence left Calvin in need of care.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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