absence
Example Sentences
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Here again there are exceptions, but these underscore the absence of constitutional authority for Blanche’s action.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
Naturally, in the Spider’s absence, things have gone to pot in Gotham.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
That means the absence is not only felt physically, missing birthdays, school recitals, and holidays like Father's Day, but also emotionally.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
While the ceremony itself remained private with reportedly just Anderson’s twin sister as a witness and brother-in-law as officiant, the absence underscored how closely the Trump family continues to be scrutinized even in personal milestones.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
I shouldn’t have been surprised anymore by Mom’s absence, but I still was—every single time.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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