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                    as in absence
                                                
              
          
                                                      the fact or state of being absent                                       
              
                             the lack of news about the fate of the soldiers was frustrating                         
                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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                    as in shortage
                                                
              
          
                                                      a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number                                       
              
                             the lack of eligible candidates for the jury kept the trial from getting started                         
                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
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                    as in need
                                                
              
          
                                                      a state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful                                       
              
                             the lack of fresh water at the campsite definitely would be a problem                         
                
                                                                                                                                                                          
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