absence of thought

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An absence of thought, which is obviously a contrast, because I had so much thinking when I was playing her.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

But the abuse of either signifies such an absence of thought.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 14, 2019

Within the life of a major league ballplayer, there is a lot to ponder — or, in the absence of thought, do.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2016

And yet both activities also cultivate a sort of mental busyness: If, say, yoga encourages the absence of thought, swimming encourages its presence.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2016

He knew, for example, that the peculiar vacancy of Timmy's expression at the moment implied deep thought rather than the complete absence of thought that it suggested.

From The Short Life by Donovan, Francis