absence
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In this case, the absence of his influence may prove to be a positive development for the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Attendees at the shipboard peptide party argued that in the absence of clinical trials, anecdotal data — typically near the bottom of the traditional evidence hierarchy — deserves more weight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
But observers have pointed to the absence of some big names, with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham the only leader from a G7 country scheduled to address the summit.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
However, England have previously explained his absence by a need for Carse to spend time away from the international arena.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Prowling the aisles at Bókin, he was sometimes brought up short by the absence of a book he wanted, in which case he’d have the store order it for him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Enforced absences have prevented England from building on last weekend's win with a similar selection, but others now have the chance to make their case a year out from the Rugby World Cup in Australia.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
House Republicans hadn’t been confident they could hold off the motion given GOP absences from Washington in a tight majority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Maddison is part of a returning group of players, including Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski, who are making comebacks from lengthy absences.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu set out a timetable on Sunday urging local authorities to prioritise filling gaps left by long-term teacher absences and unfilled posts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Holmes’s absences from Wilmette lengthened once again, although at regular intervals he sent Myrta and his daughter enough money to keep them comfortable.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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