absence
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Archer's absence from the first Test at Lord's means England are without their premier fast bowler as they look to rebuild following the 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
She hurried back as the fires broke containment, but her absence, which her social media posts seemed to obscure, became the symbol of a disorganized response to the disaster.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
The premature absence of millions of able-bodied men from our workforce, combined with the continuing retirement of the Baby Boomers and significant reductions in immigration, bodes ill for the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The finale also included a tribute to Cloud and his character, whose absence in the beginning of the season was attributed to Fez serving time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Frank could feel its absence, as if the humidity had suddenly dropped.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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