absence
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He rushed back from a Grade 2 left oblique strain in time to play in the Lakers’ first-round series but has struggled to find his rhythm after a month-long absence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Of course none of these plays are routinely read in high school or even college, but their absence from syllabi can be a virtue for audiences.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Kabeya's absence gives Bristol teenager Demelza Short, who made her Test debut in the second row against Scotland, a start at blindside flanker.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
This absence suggests that recent volcanic activity is unlikely, making the weathered, inactive surface scenario more plausible.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Lizzie’s absence left Calvin in need of care.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing absence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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