absent
adjective
not in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (opposed to present).
is absenting
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present progressiveof absent (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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He is absenting himself from the gala opening of The Right Stuff in Washington on Oct.
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