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absent

[ab-suhnt, ab-sent, ab-suhnt] / ˈæb sənt, æbˈsɛnt, ˈæb sənt /




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Overall, “we see this as a modest positive for long-term strategic optionality, with no near-term impact on estimates absent a subsequent FDA decision that actually adds substances to an allowable compounding pathway,” BofA analysts wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The quartet were all absent for Saturday's defeat by the Cherries.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The U.S. could risk the same fate absent faster productivity growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The pastor said many congregants were absent because they had traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend a March 29 rally of Iranian diaspora in support of the war.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Anyway, Tansy had her a payload of pupils and could just mark me and Charlie absent.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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