absent
adjective
not in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (opposed to present).
will absent
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future tenseof absent.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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He did not share his boss’ view that the pandemic is turning a corner or that it will, absent a vaccine.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2020
There is not much hope for even a Lawrence-engineered solution, and it is likely that by the time the convention is called to order, Alabama will absent itself from further proceedings.
From Time Magazine Archive
When I thought that you would be here also, I knew that your presence would lead to general conversation; but Clare will absent herself.
From The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) by Florence A. Thomas Marshall
Let that be as it may, I must request that you, sir, will absent yourself.
From The Prime Minister by Anthony Trollope
