with the (continued) absence of

idiom

: because of the lack of
With the (continued) absence of rain, crops have begun to dry up.

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Recent Examples on the Web Officials have not answered those questions, shocking parents — who thought their savings would be available — with the absence of transparency or accountability. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2022 Three straight losses — against San Jose State (40-7), Air Force (42-7) and Notre Dame (44-21) — followed the strong start, although that coincided with the absence of Brumfield, as well as several other starters. San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2022 Junior guard Jakeem Cole also starred with the absence of Brockett. Patrick Z. McGavin, chicagotribune.com, 5 Mar. 2022 Until recently, the way activists in Hong Kong observed the June 4 massacre offered a striking contrast with the absence of any commemoration on the mainland. Jeffrey Wasserstrom, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2022 However, the defending champions will face stiffer competition this year with the absence of key players Ikay Gündogan and Riyad Mahrez who both moved clubs during the summer break. Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Aug. 2023 One issue associated with the absence of FDA evaluation is the possibility of manufacturers making unsubstantiated claims about the benefits of delta 8 products. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023 Many customers expressed their dissatisfaction with the absence of six BWWB members even though Tyson invited the entire board in an email last Friday. Heather Gann | Hgann@al.com, al, 17 Nov. 2022 This can be achieved through the availability of prospectuses and other investment materials for asset holders — with the absence of gatekeepers and public accessibility as a prerequisite to the success of this, of course. Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2022 See More

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“With the (continued) absence of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20the%20%28continued%29%20absence%20of. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.

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