absence

Two days after the indictment was unveiled, Rocha Moya announced he was taking a leave of absence to defend himself against what he called “false and malicious” allegations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Ekitike's injury absence means another attacker is even more of a priority - and there is growing confidence a deal will be struck for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Sinner's decision comes a day after his great rival Carlos Alcaraz announced he is competing at Flushing Meadows following a four-month absence with a wrist injury.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

I’ll be off for a couple of weeks, but my Wall Street Journal colleagues will keep Markets A.M. coming in my absence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Frank could feel its absence, as if the humidity had suddenly dropped.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

For many Cameroonians, however, Biya's repeated absences over the past two decades have become a source of growing frustration.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Garcia was fired in 2024 for tardiness and absences that he claims were justified.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

A third calls for a pulse check on a law passed by the Legislature in 2025 that lets public schools excuse student absences for off-campus religious instruction.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

Of those absences, around 52% were linked to psychological factors.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

I met a dark-haired woman named Janine who somehow loved me despite my schedule and the constant absences.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom