absence
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Bearish momentum is building in Asian equities, with sentiment yet to stabilize given the absence of meaningful long participation, Citi said.
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
I go to the market on the way home, even though there are only a few booths selling on a Sunday, and get some cabbages and more potatoes to give some excuse for my absence.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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Fear on both sides can create a distance and lack of understanding, he warned, with longer absences making it much more likely a worker will drop out of the labour force altogether.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 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
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
During Tsalig's absences, I found ways to keep myself busy.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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