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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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Bethell's continued absence is a huge concern for England, given the time he has already missed and his importance across all three formats.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

Aside from those familiar tropes, the absence of regular eliminations, a staple of dating shows, help set the show apart, according to Harrison.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

But observers have pointed to the absence of some big names, with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham the only leader from a G7 country scheduled to address the summit.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

One alarming dynamic in the bilateral relationship is the absence of moderating voices on the Chinese side.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

He canceled his next appointment and wrote me an absence excuse for my next class, which was California history.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

Wopke Hoekstra, the EU's top climate official, said the absences were "not completely atypical" as leaders may have "practical" reasons for not being able to attend a summit.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

When the university authorities threatened to withhold Marlowe’s degree following prolonged absences from Cambridge, the Privy Council intervened to reassure them that he had “done her Majesty good service.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Maddison is part of a returning group of players, including Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski, who are making comebacks from lengthy absences.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The lawsuit claims Amazon’s actions violate the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which entitles pregnant employees to reasonable accommodations and pregnancy-related absences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Accustomed to their mother’s long workdays and their father’s extended absences, they missed Dorothy, but her departure didn’t interrupt their high-spirited lives replete with family, friends, and school.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly


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