with the (continued) absence of
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: because of the lack of
With the (continued) absence of rain, crops have begun to dry up.
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Venezuelan fans will feel a similar sting with the absence of Yulimar Rojas, one of the greatest jumpers in world history.
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Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
The Tigers didn’t need the SEC Tournament Championship to secure a bid, and now Gates and his squad can take the next few days to rest, regroup and get healthy — especially with the absence of leading scorer Mark Mitchell.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
Even with the absence of OGs like Candiace Dillard Bassett, this season has delivered, thanks to a reinvigorated cast and fresh energy.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
In December a deadlocked jury forced a mistrial in Herrington’s case, with the absence of a body one of the deciding factors.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
The Tigers didn’t need the SEC Tournament Championship to secure a bid, and now Gates and his squad can take the next few days to rest, regroup and get healthy — especially with the absence of leading scorer Mark Mitchell.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
Even with the absence of OGs like Candiace Dillard Bassett, this season has delivered, thanks to a reinvigorated cast and fresh energy.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
In December a deadlocked jury forced a mistrial in Herrington’s case, with the absence of a body one of the deciding factors.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
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