absent
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Tillis dropped his opposition after the Justice Department assured him the criminal case wouldn’t be reopened absent a formal referral from the inspector general.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Other Japanese women have subsequently built on her achievements, albeit absent the renown still reserved for male directors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
After being absent for most of their childhood, James came back into their lives when the twins were in their mid-teens.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
His personal struggles growing up with an absent dad and being a young man of color who comes from a low-income family soon take a toll on him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“You and Robbie should be separated after your misbehavior. Ida Mae’s absent; come take her seat up here, Carrie. I’ll be by with your punishment.”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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