absence
Example Sentences
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Hit with 14 absences after a chaotic lead-up to Wednesday's match, under-fire Spurs manager Frank only had 11 experienced outfield players at his disposal in Germany.
From Barron's
At least Honda is acknowledging the emotional vacancy left from the absence of pistons, flame and fuel, and making an effort to fill it.
Yet they mustered small smiles and waves walking into campus after the long absence, grappling with an array of emotions.
From Los Angeles Times
She’s the kind of person whose absence you feel immediately.
From Literature
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It is more significant than that but sources say the Denmark international is still being assessed and the timescale for his absence is not clear.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.