absentee
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, after talking it over with Willa, the two tie the knot anyway, allocating the appropriate level of importance to his absentee father’s demise.
From Salon
“WhenI was taking the absentee notes to the office this morning, I saw a man drive her in late,” I said.
From Literature
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The clash lost some luster with Oklahoma City's reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlining a raft of Thunder absentees as he missed a ninth straight game with an abdominal strain.
From Barron's
The British and Irish Lions duo were high-profile absentees from the 23 for Scotland's opening two matches of the tournament against Italy and England amid doubts over their form.
From Barron's
A once proud, close-knit community has been left to the vagaries of absentee landlords, rising deprivation and residents who often don't want to be here.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.