absence
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But there is no standardized public key for deciphering them; codes vary among plants and products, and the absence of an obvious “TF” is no guarantee Taylor Farms wasn’t involved.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
A senior vice president and the chief financial officer will oversee operations during CEO Ted Decker’s absence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Maresca made Fernandez captain at Chelsea in the absence of Reece James.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
How did you think about her backstory with that kind of absence?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
In the absence of effective treatment, his recovery was achingly slow—and soon followed by another depression.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Suburban growth—and burgeoning communities across the South and West—means the report has some conspicuous absences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
All it cost them to snatch up the winner of the last two American League Cy Young Awards was three minor-leaguers whose absences will barely make a dent in their loaded farm system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
A third calls for a pulse check on a law passed by the Legislature in 2025 that lets public schools excuse student absences for off-campus religious instruction.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Since Martinez took over in 2023 after leaving his previous role as Belgium head coach, Ronaldo has featured in 36 of Portugal's 44 games, with most of his absences coming through injury or suspension.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
His long absences were quite bearable for Helene Wright, especially when, after some nine years of marriage, her daughter was bom.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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