Truancy condoned by parents who 'authorise' the child's absence was seen as a real problem.

The absence of a proletariat in Cambodia, for example, was not seen as an impediment to progress.

There is none of the electricity in the air that once characterized such encounters, and the absence of dramatic breakthrough is no longer seen as failure.

His absence was seen as a decision by Moscow not to appear to be too cordial toward Pretoria.

The absence of 'a' waves may be seen in atrial fibrillation.

With the rebels known to be advancing, his absence from this city was seen by many as a sign of imminent defeat, at least here.

She brought her hands up to cover her eyes so that the absence of tears could not be seen, although, when needed, they would come soon enough.

Bertuzzi's absence following the 2005-06 season was also seen as a negative factor for Näslund individually.

The absence of detailed planning from the start can be seen in the way chapels of various sizes have been developed without any consistency.

Their collective absence was seen as a reflection of their administrations' failure to prioritize sustainability issues.