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Absentee

usgb/ˌæbsənˈtiː/Volume
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Event AbsencePlay
Used for someone expected at specific events but didn't show up. SlideHe became an absentee during last week's seminar.
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Noticeable MissingPlay
Highlights the absence of someone who usually participates or contributes. SlideHer absence was notable at the meeting; she's never an absentee.
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Unexpected SituationsPlay
Implies an absence due to emergencies or last-minute issues. SlideJohn was an unexpected absentee after his car broke down.