absence
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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
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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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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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