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absentee

[ab-suhn-tee] / ˌæb sənˈti /
ADJECTIVE
not being present
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NOUN
one who is absent
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The judge said in Thursday's ruling that "the record continues to lack any evidence regarding fraudulent absentee or mail-in voting".

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Given all this, North Carolinians may feel less confident in absentee voting or even voting on Election Day.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Canadian swimming superstar Summer McIntosh is another notable absentee.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Plenty of voters ask for absentee ballots closer to Election Day.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

The successful man with his traditional ranch, at least in my experience, is no absentee owner.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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