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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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Their importance has been heightened by the continued absence of striker Benjamin Sesko with a shin injury.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Guard Collin Sexton’s absence because of a lower leg injury showed up in the Lakers’ turnover struggles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

"Our ground testing couldn't exactly reproduce the environment Roman would experience in space, such as the absence of gravity," Bolcar said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

I began noticing their absence most acutely when restaurants reopened after the first wave of the pandemic.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Lincolns’ private afternoon carriage ride and absence from the mansion had left business unfinished, with several politicians still waiting for an audience with the president.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu set out a timetable on Sunday urging local authorities to prioritise filling gaps left by long-term teacher absences and unfilled posts.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The lawsuit claims Amazon’s actions violate the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which entitles pregnant employees to reasonable accommodations and pregnancy-related absences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Representatives of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands said the absences would not affect the meeting's outcomes.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Raman countered that many of her absences were the result of her attendance on regional boards and oversight bodies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

—Well, since we have so many absences because of the snow, we’ll have an easy day.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper


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