absence
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The absence of the Sydney Roosters second-row forward will be sharply felt by Barrow's squad as they take on opponents who have lost just once since 2016 and remain the benchmark at international level.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
He declines, but his absence — and a shocking later revelation — informs so much of their journey, personalizing the sense of disrepair Thomas and Erika experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
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
“Significant eruption unlikely,” he proclaimed, despite the absence of data supporting his conclusion.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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Fear on both sides can create a distance and lack of understanding, he warned, with longer absences making it much more likely a worker will drop out of the labour force altogether.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The lawsuit claims Amazon’s actions violate the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which entitles pregnant employees to reasonable accommodations and pregnancy-related absences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 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
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
I’ll let him save his absences for when he’s actually conscious of them.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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