absence
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With no like-for-like replacement for Tchouameni, his absence has left Arbeloa with a big call to make if his side are to maintain hope of lifting the trophy for a 16th time.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“The absence of any clear academic standard is difficult to reconcile with a mission built on academic excellence,” the report stated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The absence of memory, combined with experiencing stocks always rising, is an underappreciated risk factor as younger investors emerge as a powerful market force.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
“For them, my papers reinforce the desirability of broad diversification — narrow portfolios selected in the absence of such skill have a high likelihood of underperforming the market,” Bessembinder told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
After breakfast, the girls walked to Meryton to enquire if Mr. Wickham were returned, and to lament over his absence from the Netherfield ball.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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