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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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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

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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