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absence

[ab-suhns] / ˈæb səns /




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Finally, these are his late wife’s children too, and being able to support them this way in her absence must give him a lot of pleasure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

McIlroy’s parents were there, convinced by their son that their absence in 2025 wasn’t the reason he won.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The overdue federal ban on BVO underscores a larger shift: in the absence of swift federal action, states are increasingly driving food safety policy in the U.S.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Friends and fans speculated about his absence and within India's comedy circles, his name became shorthand for the risks of online fame.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The absence of crocodiles made her swimming lessons slightly less frightening.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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