absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
2
: prolonged absence from a property by its owner or proprietor
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In recent congressional testimony, McNeill warned that prolonged funding lapses have strained the agency's workforce and operations, with rising absenteeism, attrition and long checkpoint wait times at some airports.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
School absenteeism rates in public schools dropped below 7% for the first time since early January.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
While job satisfaction increased under this model, absenteeism and productivity are often unchanged.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
School districts across the Twin Cities area saw absenteeism spike during the crackdown.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
School absenteeism rates in public schools dropped below 7% for the first time since early January.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
While job satisfaction increased under this model, absenteeism and productivity are often unchanged.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
School districts across the Twin Cities area saw absenteeism spike during the crackdown.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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