absence

Example Sentences

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Guthrie, 54, read the tease of news stories at the top of the NBC morning program and made only a brief reference to her absence before heading into the day’s stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

A new Chrysler LeBaron brought convertibles back to America after a years-long absence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s the classic mindset of the conspiracy theorist: The absence of proof of the conspiracy is simply proof of how deep the conspiracy goes!

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

That absence may prove even more important than higher-for-longer crude prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Most of the Night Zoo’s workers were of the Gedezi People like her, which meant the show would go on this evening, but Sahel’s absence would be felt.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray