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The absence of a clear forward guidance leaves the Fed’s reaction function unusually uncertain, said Gabriele Foa, global credit portfolio manager at Algebris in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

But another notable absence is Japan's Sony, maker of the PlayStation 5 console.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

“In the absence of material escalation and amid continuing grey flows through the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets remained mostly in a wait-and-see mode,” Peter Sidorov of Deutsche Bank wrote in a note on Tuesday.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Taken together, we see hope and its absence wedged in the backseat.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

In fact, Egyptian civilization was bad for math in more ways than one; it was not just the absence of a zero that caused future difficulties.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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

Suburban growth—and burgeoning communities across the South and West—means the report has some conspicuous absences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Since Martinez took over in 2023 after leaving his previous role as Belgium head coach, Ronaldo has featured in 36 of Portugal's 44 games, with most of his absences coming through injury or suspension.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Dianne Feinstein’s final years in office involved repeated reporting on cognitive decline and absences, raising difficult questions about when coverage becomes invasive or speculative.

From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026

Frank Millet unofficially kept watch over the buildings of the eastern architects during their lengthy absences from the park, lest some ad hoc decision cause irreparable aesthetic damage.

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