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[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

Aside from reaching back-to-back tournaments in 1994 and 1998, Norway have endured long spells absent from major competition, last featuring at a major tournament at Euro 2000.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In late March, Gates was noticeably absent from CERAWeek, the energy industry’s premiere gathering in Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

He hasn’t talked to her in Mixed Media for two days, and then he was absent, but here he is now.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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