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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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The accident wasn’t made public until Saturday, when the 49ers opened training camp and Shanahan’s absence was obvious.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The family has said the funds will go towards funeral expenses and help fill the void in his absence.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The absence of changes in fecal production was especially notable because semaglutide can slow digestion and cause constipation.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

Despite the absence of second-round effects, investors still expect the central bank to raise its key rate later this year, perhaps as early as September.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The old madame did not venture to say she was afraid they would be neglected during Léonce’s absence; she hardly ventured to think so.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

Of those absences, around 52% were linked to psychological factors.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Dianne Feinstein’s final years in office involved repeated reporting on cognitive decline and absences, raising difficult questions about when coverage becomes invasive or speculative.

From Salon Jul. 2, 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

I’m afraid I didn’t miss the physical presence of my husband in his absences as much as I missed coffee.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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