Examples of 'absence' in a sentence

Meaning of "absence"

Absence refers to the state of not being present or available in a particular place. It can also refer to the lack or non-existence of something
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  • A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
  • The period of someone being away.
  • Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
  • Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.

How to use "absence" in a sentence

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They indicate an absence of brain stem activity.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
However there is an absence of a pastoralism management strategy.
Absence of legislation for protecting endangered languages.
The event of the absence of certain information.
Absence of challenges to clarity or accuracy of legal advice.
I thought it was the absence of one that was insulting.
Absence of security considerations with regard to extradition.
In case of ungrounded absence immediate measures are to be taken.
Absence of methodological recommendations and survey tools.
Other temporary absence with or without leave.
Absence of genuine use as ground for revocation.
This demonstrates the absence of systemic effects.
The absence of judges specialized in juvenile matters.
Her presence and her absence are everything to me.

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His absence here is still extremely painful.
Plausibility refers to the absence of unexplained changes.
In the absence of data we are nowhere near doing this.
I hope you will forgive his absence.
The presence or absence of conductors or heating elements.
Thank you for your kindness in my absence.
The leave of absence was a very clear message.
I trust the search will continue in my absence.
Patterns in the absence of information on human rights.
This may be supported by specific records of absence.
Her absence is proof that we are taking action.
Limited management autonomy and absence of governance.
The absence of war will kill him.
I gather you have been entertaining in our absence.
Absence in the area tested per carcase.
This implies the absence of a separate registration.
I am sure you have suffered mightily in my absence.
This absence of information is a cause for concern.
Benefit during temporary absence from work.
Assume responsibilities of national chairperson in event of absence.
I have taken a leave of absence from work.
Her absence is keenly felt by all of us.
It is allegedly justified by the absence of building land.
The absence of complaint develops in us the sense of amazement.
Peace is more than the absence of war.
Absence of pathogen in the traded commodity.
Complete bilateral vestibular hypofunction absence of function.
Owing to the absence of private sector employment opportunities.
But we have changed that in your absence.
I have to request the absence of your client.
Everyone will poop successfully in your absence.
It is especially relevant in the absence of specific requests.
I was going to suggest that you took leave of absence.
Any nigger will do in the absence of a culprit.
I would like to request a temporary leave of absence.

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