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

Let that be as it may, I must request that you, sir, will absent yourself.

From The Prime Minister by Trollope, Anthony

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 Marshall, Florence A. Thomas