absence
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The prosecutor's office in the northwestern city of Brest said a criminal investigation had been opened over failure to prove a vessel's nationality, absence of a flag and refusal to comply.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The Council on American-Islamic Relations also noted the absence of any Muslim faith leaders.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
The absence of specific results should be seen as confirmation that no clinically meaningful abnormalities were identified, the White House statement said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Kaiser placed her on a 30-day unpaid leave of absence, after which she would be fired.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
But against this there were objections; and she finally resolved that it could be the last resource, if her private enquiries to the absence of the family were unfavourably answered.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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