near absence

collocation in English

meaningsofnearandabsence

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near
adjective[before noun]
uk
/nɪər/us
/nɪr/
not far away in distance, time, characteristics, ...
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absence
noun
uk
/ˈæb.səns/us
/ˈæb.səns/
the fact of not being where you are usually expected ...
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(Definition ofnearandabsencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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One issue which is conspicuous by itsnearabsenceis that of music video.
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Yet the result is anearabsenceof exposition that makes the material and the author's analysis less clear than it might have been.
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They showed a decrease in average follicle count with age with anearabsenceof follicles in postmenopausal women.
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Societal donations were marked by their scarcity ornearabsencein all facilities.
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Head malformations may be minor to severe with anearabsenceof the brain.
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However, these conditions are relieved by anearabsenceof extreme temperatures and pleasant trade winds blowing from the ocean.
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Designed to resemble the previous structure, the school is known for itsnearabsenceof sunlight, poor ventilation and low air quality.
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However, these conditions are relieved by anearabsenceof extreme temperatures and trade winds blowing from the ocean.
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Thenearabsenceof art in contemporary schools is the electrate equivalent of thenearabsenceof science in medieval schools for literacy.
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This resulted in thenearabsenceof contributions from the business community as well as a desire to avoid state intervention and public subsidies as long as possible.
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