AWOL
1 of 2adjective or adverb
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“AWOL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AWOL. Accessed 2 Jun. 2023.
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AWOL
nounNoun
absent without leave
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AWOL
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