How to Use with the (continued) absence of in a Sentence

with the (continued) absence of

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  • The Bulls were already thin in the backcourt with the absence of Alex Caruso.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Burgundy is excised, which is no big deal compared with the absence of loyal Kent.
    Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022
  • What with the absence of sleep, the hectic schedules, and the complete lack of personal space, parenting is no joke.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Junior guard Jakeem Cole also starred with the absence of Brockett.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, chicagotribune.com, 5 Mar. 2022
  • Due to its location on the globe, all Norwegians have to deal with the absence of the sun during the winter months, but some choose to lean into the gloom more than others.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2023
  • And a lot of that probably just has to do with the absence of social media — there was just no organic way for artists to reach out to each other.
    Hannah Murphy Winter, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2022
  • But the downstairs there, as a group, with the absence of Turner (Kelly Russell), continues to get closer.
    EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023
  • That included some brief footage explaining how the story deals with the absence of Toula's father Gus, who was played by the late actor Michael Constantine in the first two movies.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The Hornets, meanwhile, had to contend with the absence of another of their leading scorers, with Terry Rozier missing the game due to illness.
    Dennis Georgatos, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
  • This proves that, in addition to being tasty, their gummies contain every ingredient found in hemp plants, with the absence of THC. 10.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2023
  • And so did the folks of Hughes Mews, until the global calamity that forced us to reckon with the absence of connective tissue, the loss of office chitchat, meetings and trips, and reach for one another.
    Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The Rams came into the season with what many considered to be a suspect receiving corps, especially with the absence of Cooper Kupp.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The Celtics’ recent skid — four losses in six games — has coincided with the absence of Marcus Smart, who missed his fifth consecutive game with an ankle sprain.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Boerne’s offense was handcuffed with the absence of junior forward Kylie Combs who couldn’t play because of a red card she was issued against Calallen in Saturday’s regional final.
    David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Five children have endured milestones and holidays with the absence of their mom, while their grandma has endured the struggle to maintain a supportive role while not knowing where her baby is.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Their life together is tinged with the absence of Lily’s mother, who only occasionally appears, thin-armed and scabby.
    Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • That’s true even with the absence of the National Archives’ free screenings of the Oscar shorts — a favorite of local cineastes — which haven’t returned since being suspended during the pandemic.
    Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • According to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos, hair can become more brittle, susceptible to tangles, and prone to breakage with the absence of a conditioner.
    Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • Boutte’s breakout coincided with the absence of second-year wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, who practiced in a limited capacity on the lower fields after stretching.
    Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Paired with the absence of Frances’ internal monologue, which has the effect of obscuring Frances’ conflicted feelings about Melissa, this change establishes a much friendlier dynamic between the two characters—at least on Melissa’s part.
    Keely Weiss, ELLE, 16 May 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
  • And some Republicans were displeased with the absence of border security measures in his plan, despite months of the party prioritizing border security discussions.
    TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
  • 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

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