absence
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Rocha and the mayor of Culiacán have taken leaves of absence while the investigations proceed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
A 27-month absence from international cricket followed before his fine start to the county season, after taking on the responsibility of captaining Sussex, earned him a recall.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In her absence, the Sparks went 1-2 and averaged 83 points, including their worst offensive game of the season on Tuesday in a loss to the Aces.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Despite his absence from public view, authorities have made sure that Mojtaba Khamenei is present in the minds of Iranians.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
She’d been so distracted by Ekon that she hadn’t noticed the strange lightness on her back, the absence of something crucial.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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