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absent

[ab-suhnt, ab-sent, ab-suhnt] / ˈæb sənt, æbˈsɛnt, ˈæb sənt /




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The researchers also observed that sleep apnea-like conditions had a smaller impact on both the gut microbiome and the metabolome when FXR was absent.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Notably absent from the public statements was any mention of North Korea's nuclear arsenal.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Overall, the announcements are “unlikely to drive demand absent a surprise,” Vogt wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

What is absent from the readouts of presidential checkups has gained attention since Biden was diagnosed with cancer after leaving office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The normal hum from the fluorescent lights that illuminate the pathways between buildings is absent.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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