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absent

[ab-suhnt, ab-sent, ab-suhnt] / ˈæb sənt, æbˈsɛnt, ˈæb sənt /




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In 2017/18, only 6% of girls affected by absenteeism were severely absent.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The festival also added a combo of Skrillex, Fred Again.. and Four Tet to replace the absent headliner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But they, too, would be unlikely to fight Iran for the strait absent a major American intervention, diplomats and officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Survivors of the disaster and family members of the deceased were forced to sit in the seats of the accused, most of whom were absent.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

She just stood in the driveway, between the creature and her family, her best friend absent in her hand.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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