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He later used his absence as part of his defence in his coup trial, which led to a conviction and 27-year sentence.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Attorneys for the brothers pushed for sentences of 15 years, arguing that they had become devoted fathers whose families would suffer in their absence.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The New York-based private-equity group this month said that represented its best and final indicative offer in the absence of a superior rival bid.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

However, she was placed under review after her sickness absence increased and she lost her job last October, after being told she was unfit to work.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Like the other patients at Carville, she submits to monthly tests to determine if the disease is still present or if it’s been “arrested”—the term used to describe continued absence of infection.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

When the university authorities threatened to withhold Marlowe’s degree following prolonged absences from Cambridge, the Privy Council intervened to reassure them that he had “done her Majesty good service.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Maddison is part of a returning group of players, including Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski, who are making comebacks from lengthy absences.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

For many Cameroonians, however, Biya's repeated absences over the past two decades have become a source of growing frustration.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 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

He begged their forbearance for his lengthy absences from the Wilmette house.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson