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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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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

Neither his physical stature nor his age, however, could compensate for his lengthy absence abroad throughout the great constitutional reforms of the late 1780s.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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

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

But as he approaches his 21st wedding anniversary, he says that periodic absences from home can have unexpected benefits.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 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

He begged their forbearance for his lengthy absences from the Wilmette house.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson


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