absentee
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Secretary of State Michael Watson said in his last update posted on X Thursday that around 3,300 absentee ballots remained outstanding.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
With between 430,000 and 480,000 absentee ballots from soldiers and diplomats yet to be counted, it could still take a day or two for the final election results to emerge.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Allen went on to lose the final frame against eventual champion Wu and has since been a notable absentee from the World Snooker Tour circuit.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
By law the state has to start sending absentee ballots out on Sept. 19.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The successful man with his traditional ranch, at least in my experience, is no absentee owner.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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