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Recent Examples of truant
Byron Pitts, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2023
In Los Angeles, school superintendent Alberto Carvalho has gone door to door; in Alabama, signs stressing the importance of attendance are displayed on front lawns; in Philadelphia, local programs have been established that send out text messages to potentially truant youths' parents.
—Lauren Lantry, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2023
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Chronic absenteeism: House Bill 1201 prohibits a school from expelling or suspending a student who’s been chronically absent or habitually truant.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The program helps truant students get back on track.
—Byron Pitts, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2023
In Los Angeles, school superintendent Alberto Carvalho has gone door to door; in Alabama, signs stressing the importance of attendance are displayed on front lawns; in Philadelphia, local programs have been established that send out text messages to potentially truant youths' parents.
—Lauren Lantry, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2023
Verb
The child would be considered truant if the homeschool administrator does not submit the form, which in addition to information about the student would require an assurance that the person administering the homeschooling has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Chronic absenteeism: House Bill 1201 prohibits a school from expelling or suspending a student who’s been chronically absent or habitually truant.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truant
Adjective
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Midnights has not been absent from the Official Albums chart for long.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But Stevenson was absent from the joint practice session on Wednesday, and Vrabel announced that the 27-year-old is now dealing with an injury of some kind.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just beyond the beach, dusty trails snake through pine-scented forest—while sleek sailboats idle offshore, their gleaming hulls casting lazy, flickering shadows on the sandy sea floor.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The entire day felt dehumanizing, as if her nearly eight years with the company, her medical problems and her physical pain had been reduced to nothing more than malingering and scattered incidents of tardiness.—
Greg Jaffe,
Anchorage Daily News,
18 June 2023
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Goldstein, who did not return a message seeking comment, practices in Chicago and has lectured on the topic of malingering, according to a resume posted online.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2023
Verb
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As a fan, I can get bummed out when there’s a huge gap between seasons.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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Sandler, because of that punim of his, is good at playing bummed, but this scene demanded more shading — anger, charm, cockiness.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Spirit is furloughing 270 pilots and demoting an additional 140.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Late last month, the airline announced plans to furlough 270 more pilots this fall.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But don’t dawdle too long: Mykonian nightlife is just minutes away.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
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As if aware that engaging plot is not the story’s strongest suit, Nicholaw keeps his foot on the accelerator throughout, making sure nothing and no one dawdles as the production hurtles from one incident to the next.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
Verb
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In addition to just nine bungalows, Playa Grande Beach Club has a main house with a restaurant and bar, a two-story library and lounge, a beachfront pool with a covered lounge area for lazing, and a small gym.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The Post-Flight ’Fit The key to looking fresh upon arrival lies in sartorial savvy; that is, choosing an outfit that’s optimally designed for a day of sight-seeing and lazing on sunny terraces, but in actuality is comprised of surprisingly comfortable staples.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The set also comes with two matching pillow shams, and it’s been awarded nearly 2,000 perfect five-star ratings from happy customers—many of whom say not to be fooled by the low price.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
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Don’t be fooled by its sports bar vibe; 357 Bar & Grill is open for breakfast and serves the heartiest breakfast (bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, stack of pancakes) in town.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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