absent
adjective
not in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (opposed to present).
has been absenting
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present perfect progressiveof absent (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"I have discovered that Madame d'Infreville has been absenting herself from her home for entire days for some time past, madame," added the other husband, turning to Florence.
From The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence by Eug?ne Sue
The discovery that my wife has been absenting herself from home for days at a time naturally aroused my suspicions.
From The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence by Eug?ne Sue
