unexcused
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The disciplinary issues have since dropped to pre-phone ban levels, and unexcused absences have decreased.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
If she did not submit a note to excuse him within 10 days, the letter said, “the absence will be recorded as unexcused and may lead to your child being classified as a TRUANT.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025
After seven unexcused absences in a month or 15 in a school year, districts must refer students to a community engagement board.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
Under the new rules, lawmakers who have 10 unexcused absences during a legislative session are barred from re-election.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
An unexcused absence meant detention, but for some reason the principal decided to give Sergio a second chance.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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