nonappearance
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nonappearance
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at non-, appearance
Example Sentences
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His nonappearance at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow was especially notable because China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2021
But in his decision Friday, Settle found that “defendant poses a serious risk of nonappearance … and that no condition or combination of conditions can reasonably assure the defendant’s appearance as required.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2021
But what really underlined the sharp elbow of a nonappearance was that Glover did appear as part of the Grammys telecast, after all — starring in a cellphone commercial that aired more than once.
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2019
Hill’s “case” before the Judiciary Committee was cut off at the knees by Wright’s nonappearance.
From Slate • Apr. 14, 2016
The lightkeeper's nonappearance began to worry him a trifle.
From The Woman-Haters: a yarn of Eastboro twin-lights by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby
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