Example sentences of "absent from his [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Notably absent from his remarks were any clear or explicit indications of the terms on which he would agree to return or any clear or explicit criticism of the insurrection in Algiers . |
| 2 | A consideration of the cultural context of such concept formations is largely absent from his work . |
| 3 | This is the attraction , and also the danger , of irony : the way it permits a writer to be seemingly absent from his work , yet in fact hintingly present . |
| 4 | Although often absent from his diocese on the King 's business , Andrewes proved a conscientious bishop at a time when many bishops took their duties lightly . |
| 5 | More distinguished service in Portugal ensued , including some at Bussaco ( 1810 ) , but he became sick in late June 1811 and was absent from his unit until 31 October . |
| 6 | In 1561 he received a royal dispensation to be absent from his Durham prebend to finalize a map of England ‘ both fairer and more perfect and truer than it hath been hitherto ’ . |
| 7 | He had been disappointed to find Dr Ockleton absent from his rooms in the morning , but a pretty girl in jogging kit , who had come loping down the stairs whilst he was knocking at Ockleton 's door , had run on the spot long enough to tell him that the doctor lectured on Tuesday mornings and that Harry would probably have better luck after lunch . |
| 8 | On admission Peter expressed his anxiety about being absent from his business , and his inability to alter his lifestyle sufficiently to prevent his symptoms recurring . |
| 9 | But this is hardly an effective safeguard : how much serious consideration can be given by a Minister absent from his office , engaged in pressing matters of state ? |