The absence suggests that the missing falcon may have been killed, he said.

But an absence of sound from below suggested that it was still early in the morning.

The absence of any such confirmation suggests that the premises might not be true.

She said the absence of bones suggested that the crew had been taken as slaves.

The absence of dicotyledons suggests that plant evolution was still at an early stage.

The absence of Lady Janet suggested that the interview had come to an end.

Indeed, in a sense, the very absence of the word 'electronic' suggests its overwhelming significance.

The absence of explosions suggested that the main buildings could still be holding out.

The absence of any visible opening on the structure suggests that the grave, and its access, was kept secret.

Their absence suggests a degree of ambiguity, and that worries me.