absent
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Already long absent from swathes of Ituri, the Congolese state has been criticised for its delayed response to the outbreak, which was declared several weeks after the first cases emerged.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Notably absent from the report was any talk of Iranian concessions, especially on the all-important nuclear issue.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“The objective evidence here shows that, absent Abrego’s successful lawsuit challenging his removal to El Salvador, the Government would not have brought this prosecution,” the judge wrote.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
In several other snake species, Ro infections were much less common or absent altogether, including among Florida green watersnakes.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
“I have to be absent for a while. Do not wait for me.—D.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing absent
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