absence
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The above chart summarizes the correlation since 1945 of the market’s return and the presence or absence of gridlock.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The likely absence of a Chinese corporate delegation highlights the low expectations for significant business results from the meeting between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
It’s not known if James’ absence will be for one game or multiple games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The lower temperature, along with the absence of costly noble-metal catalysts, external hydrogen, organic solvents, and a chemical initiator, could simplify the process.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 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
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The class-action, led by four ex-warehouse workers, alleges that Amazon deducted their bank of unpaid time off or flagged them for “time off-task” for medically necessary breaks or absences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
But as he approaches his 21st wedding anniversary, he says that periodic absences from home can have unexpected benefits.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
For many Cameroonians, however, Biya's repeated absences over the past two decades have become a source of growing frustration.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Raman countered that many of her absences were the result of her attendance on regional boards and oversight bodies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
I’m afraid I didn’t miss the physical presence of my husband in his absences as much as I missed coffee.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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