absentee
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The single most conspicuous absentee from the Olympics over the past decade is making a comeback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Some 30 states allow absentee ballots received after election day to be counted.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Why does absentee ownership group AEG continue to allow him to remain in charge, annually selling hope instead of actually providing results?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
In the 2024 election, nearly one in three Americans voted using mail-in or absentee ballots, accounting for some 48 million votes.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
“WhenI was taking the absentee notes to the office this morning, I saw a man drive her in late,” I said.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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Government by the People, Sections 4–7
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