absence

Example Sentences

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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

Former world indoor champion Josh Kerr was given a medical exemption after withdrawing from the men's 3,000m because of a back injury, Tom Keen stepping up in his absence to win the event.

From BBC