When you return to your summer home after a long absence, it's always nice to get off on the right foot.

A cover story for her long absence would have to come later.

There was no way to comfort her for his long absence.

It was as one might feel on coming home after a long absence.

It was like meeting an old friend after a long absence.

Then, after a long absence, he decided to move back to the region with his wife and two children.

I have recently come home to England after a long absence.

Teachers and school officials failed to take note of her long absence.

A place you try to find after a long absence.

Some old friends are back on the home screen this week after a long absence.