She acted as regent during her husband's absence in 1605.

He relied on the council to act as governor collectively in the first few years during his absence.

In 1893 Wood-Mason went home and Alcock agreed to act for him during his absence.

She possibly acted as regent during his absence.

For the best part of a year, he acted as Mayor during the Mayor's absence in the United States.

Evidently the fellow was some servant whom Clavelock had left on duty, to act as watchman during his absence.

He appointed Goschen to act as the Viceroy during his absence.

Three office-holders who acted in the Lord Lieutenant's stead during his absence.

George Saitoti served as acting foreign minister during Wetangula's absence.

His body was brought back to Flanders by his wife, who acted as regent during his absence.