absence

But the purpose of accreditation is to guarantee more than the mere absence of one specific—albeit serious—form of discrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Cherevko said humanitarian aid could save lives but it could not compensate indefinitely for the absence of economic opportunity and public services.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Other medical records, even a video of the signing, can help illustrate the absence of any coercion or undue influence.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Becerra said sarcastically to reporters in Sacramento after being asked about his absence from the campaign trail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Had he lied— invented an excuse to explain Anna May’s absence so he could save face?

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Since late September, pupils have barred the entrances to their schools, complaining of teacher absences, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings ill-adapted to rising temperatures, among other grievances.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The class-action, led by four ex-warehouse workers, alleges that Amazon deducted their bank of unpaid time off or flagged them for “time off-task” for medically necessary breaks or absences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Representatives of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands said the absences would not affect the meeting's outcomes.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Raman countered that many of her absences were the result of her attendance on regional boards and oversight bodies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

His long absences were quite bearable for Helene Wright, especially when, after some nine years of marriage, her daughter was bom.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison