absence

I loved the show, but its absence has not been a painful one.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Disappointing as it was, that frustration itself represented a shift in mindset that came after Euro 2016 – a sharp contrast to the passive acceptance that met Wales' previous absence from major tournaments.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

If they need more time off, they can request a regular leave of absence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Alternatively, the state regulator could accept a private rating but apply higher capital charges to reflect the absence of public scrutiny.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

The woman held her upright a second longer before turning back to the bag, and in her absence, Koffi looked around for the first time.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

All it cost them to snatch up the winner of the last two American League Cy Young Awards was three minor-leaguers whose absences will barely make a dent in their loaded farm system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

A third calls for a pulse check on a law passed by the Legislature in 2025 that lets public schools excuse student absences for off-campus religious instruction.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

The list of triumphant comebacks after extended absences is brief.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

They also cited such concerns as the high number of student absences and graduation rates that trailed nearby campuses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

During Tsalig's absences, I found ways to keep myself busy.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson