absence
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While Bashir struggled in tour matches and in the nets, England explained his absence by pointing to conditions that were not helpful to spin bowlers.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
However, there’s an absence of a clear breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran negotiations and renewed incidents in the Middle East, Tickmill’s Joseph Dahrieh says in an email.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
The Council on American-Islamic Relations also noted the absence of any Muslim faith leaders.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
“As to the absence of plate, that’s only his natural depth, you know. A river’s its natural depth, and he’s his natural depth. Look at his watch-chain. That’s real enough.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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