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as in emptiness
empty space the vast vacancy that exists between our solar system and the nearest star having its own orbiting planets

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Recent Examples of vacancy Tallahassee seems to have lost three meteorologists, and Jacksonville has two new vacancies. Alex Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2025 With four current vacancies, Trump has an opportunity to dominate the board with more of his own nominees. Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 May 2025 Also, an explanation as to why Day One of voting on May 7 to fill the Papal vacancy went hours longer than anticipated will surely be near the top of the list of inquiries. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 May 2025 Because of New York City’s housing crisis, with few vacancies and rising market-rate rents, the board’s decision has become immensely political. Mihir Zaveri, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vacancy
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  • Machine learning combined with AI fills the data processing void and allows brands to deliver personalized experiences both rapidly and at scale.
    Amit Ojha, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Also, opening up the plants a little can allow new shoots to fill the voids.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025

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“Vacancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacancy. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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