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absentee

[ab-suhn-tee] / ˌæb sənˈti /
ADJECTIVE
not being present
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NOUN
one who is absent
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Other states begin distributing absentee ballots throughout September, with all required to send ballots to military and overseas voters by the middle of the month.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

“I’m not going to be playing it for, like, 20 hours straight like an absentee father. But right out of the gate we’re going hard.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Given all this, North Carolinians may feel less confident in absentee voting or even voting on Election Day.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Canadian swimming superstar Summer McIntosh is another notable absentee.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

“I hope he’s right. Though if the absentee rate is any indication, a lot of parents are guessing differently. Do you have your academic transcripts from your previous school?”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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