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• n  the state of being absent
  he was surprised by the absence of any explanation
• n  failure to be present
• n  the time interval during which something or somebody is away
  he visited during my absence
• n  the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy

• The closer Galactica came to Earth, the closer it came to God or gods, or the absence thereof.
• Given the absence of absolutely identifiable sources, we set about verifying the documents to the greatest extent possible.
• That absence seems to have started at almost precisely the time she began tending the poor and dying in Calcutta, and except for a five-week break in 1959 never abated.

• absence seizure

• presence

News & Articles

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• ROMULUS: Bursts of fireworks will light sky June 29 after two-year absence
  ROMULUS — After a two-year absence, fireworks are about to return to the sky in the city.
  June 19, 2013 - The News-Herald
• Seven Arts Entertainment Explores Strategic Options; CEO Takes Leave Of Absence
  Seven Arts Entertainment Explores Strategic Options; CEO Takes Leave Of Absence
  June 19, 2013 - Nasdaq
• Short-term absence: Vicki Reynolds returns to WACO administrative post
  By BROOKS TAYLOR Mt. Pleasant News CRAWFORDSVILLE — Vicki Reynolds’ absence was short lived. One year to be exact. Reynolds resigned following the 2011-12 term after spending 12 years in the district as elementary principal. She will return to the post this fall as WACO School Directors, meeting in regular session Monday night at the Crawfordsville center, approved her contract. Reynolds, who ...
  June 18, 2013 - Mt. Pleasant News

Quotes

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• Michael Hayden in International Herald Tribune
  The CIA also decided to destroy the tapes in "the absence of any legal or internal reason to keep them," Hayden wrote.
• Margaret Chan in 2point6billion
  Ms. Chan said: "On present evidence, the overwhelming majority of patients experience mild symptoms and make a rapid and full recovery, often in the absence of any form of medical treatment."
• Lute Olson in Forbes
  After consultation with my famiy, I have decided to extend my leave of absence for the remainder of the current basketball season,Olson said.