absent-mindedness
Example Sentences
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When my daughter was just a few months old, I told my husband about my newfound absent-mindedness.
From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2021
Carlos Rivera tells fondly of his cousin’s absent-mindedness, epitomized by the time Edgar realized that one of his savings certificates was missing.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2019
Some of the work of the detectives was to handle simple absent-mindedness.
From Slate • Jun. 12, 2017
They were not blindsided, having noticed bouts of absent-mindedness.
From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2016
Dewey’s dedication to the puzzle had resulted in an uncharacteristic absent-mindedness.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
