absence

Example Sentences

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Speculation over Ma’s fate intensified in recent months after he missed a series of high-level meetings—an unusual spell of absence for an official of his rank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s the classic mindset of the conspiracy theorist: The absence of proof of the conspiracy is simply proof of how deep the conspiracy goes!

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

She says she never particularly noticed her absence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

His absence this year, for the tournament that runs from 9 to 12 April, means it will be the first time since 1994 that both Mickelson and Tiger Woods will not feature in the Masters.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Not a body under a sheet, not even dust, but an absence.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros