absence

He declines, but his absence — and a shocking later revelation — informs so much of their journey, personalizing the sense of disrepair Thomas and Erika experience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Glasgow Life, which manages Kelvingrove, said it had taken the decision to remove the painted coffin containing the remains of Nekht in the "absence of consent from the deceased individual or their ancestors".

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

In her statement to the Journal, Nusseibeh pointed to her decision to take a leave of absence from the U.A.E. government as evidence of her commitment to the U.N.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Owen gets his chance in the absence of injured Cardiff centre Ben Thomas to join Eddie James, Joe Hawkins, Max Llewellyn and Louie Hennessey as a midfield option.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Such were the gentle murmurs of Mrs. Bennet, and they gave way only to the greater distress of Mr. Bingley’s continued absence.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

Since late September, pupils have barred the entrances to their schools, complaining of teacher absences, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings ill-adapted to rising temperatures, among other grievances.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The court heard that Song, who is also known by his stage name Mino, had recorded 102 unauthorised absences during his 21-month stint as a social service agent.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But as he approaches his 21st wedding anniversary, he says that periodic absences from home can have unexpected benefits.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 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

I had no choice but to adjust to Barack's absences anyway, because they weren't slated to end.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama