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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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So did Redick, who deserves credit for reacting to the late news of Durant’s absence, as he and his esteemed coaching staff drew up effective adjustments on the fly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Most notable was Meghan's complete absence of public-facing appearances on Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In Hao’s acceptance speech, read by presenter Jia-Rui Cook in her absence, the author said she “can’t help but be disturbed by how the themes of this book have grown more relevant by the day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Scotland will be frustrated at their error count and 52 missed tackles, despite the absence of some key players.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Permission from the Community Woodward School was forthcoming for Bobby’s three-week absence, and the boy was delighted to be on the road playing chess instead of being in the classroom.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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