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absent

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




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State services in rural areas of Ituri province have been largely absent for decades.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

"The objective evidence here shows that, absent Abrego's successful lawsuit challenging his removal to El Salvador, the government would not have brought this prosecution," the Tennessee judge said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“The objective evidence here shows that, absent Abrego’s successful lawsuit challenging his removal to El Salvador, the Government would not have brought this prosecution,” wrote Crenshaw, an Obama appointee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Vagner was shut down, emotionally absent and prone to walking out every time we had a disagreement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Mr. Kempsey'd notice straight off that I was absent on my dreaded form-assembly day.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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