absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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Since then, school officials cited concerns about absenteeism, the feasibility of accommodating opt-out requests, and a desire to avoid stigmatizing LGBTQ+ students or families as reasons for their policy.
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Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
As fear from families threatened to worsen absenteeism, Fay offered families presentations to inform them of their rights.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The information collected in those surveys can then be layered on top of company-wide data, such as average employee tenure and/or absenteeism.
—Emmanuel Carrillo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Test scores improved and suspensions and absenteeism both declined.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
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Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
As fear from families threatened to worsen absenteeism, Fay offered families presentations to inform them of their rights.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The information collected in those surveys can then be layered on top of company-wide data, such as average employee tenure and/or absenteeism.
—Emmanuel Carrillo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Test scores improved and suspensions and absenteeism both declined.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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