absence

Example Sentences

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"Conventional thinking would say she has the best chance of winning. Survey numbers are in her favour," he said, while adding her father's physical absence might discourage supporters.

From Barron's

The absence of crop-damaging insects also means he doesn't have to use pesticides.

From Barron's

Patterns of oncRNA presence and absence function as "digital molecular barcodes" that capture cancer identity at multiple levels, including tumor type, subtype, and cellular state.

From Science Daily

Passers-by first noticed the absence of the natural landmark on Sunday morning.

From BBC

One caveat is that the law requires that “the pupil notifies the school ahead of the absence.”

From Los Angeles Times