His daughter, visiting after a six-month absence, is a startling example.

The six-month absence from the river was the result of a major rebuild and life extension programme.

She was first granted a six-month absence of leave in March; acting director was Petter Øgar.

The King, a constitutional monarch with little formal power, returned after a six-month absence during which his country's fragile democracy disintegrated.

"Go Country 105" brought country music back to the FM dial after a six-month absence.

After a six-month absence, a lower-budget hour-long program using the Midday title began.

King Sihanouk, a constitutional monarch with little formal power, returned to Cambodia on Friday after a six-month absence during which his country's fragile democracy disintegrated in infighting.

Mr. Almonor was on leave May 7 through June 22, then began a six-month absence Aug. 17.

That was the first six-month absence of which I was aware.

Viacom brought KXEZ and its soft adult contemporary format back to life at 100.3 FM after a six-month absence from the FM dial.