distinct lack
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distinct
adjective
uk/dɪˈstɪŋkt/us/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
clearly noticeable; that ...
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There are numerous interventions available but adistinctlackof quality research being conducted to validate them.
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Indeed, adistinctlackof confidence is exhibited, reflecting perhaps an insecure and uncertain political positioning.
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There is adistinctlackof consensus among politico-economic theorists as to the precise nature of the relationship between macroeconomic indicators and party support.
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There is, however, adistinctlackof research into students' perceptions of what they read.
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There is adistinctlackof consistency in the messages emerging from government in relation to child protection services.
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This has resulted in adistinctlackof frame-conflict, but in a direction that has locked-in existing welfare paths.
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There is adistinctlackof data to demonstrate the argument and where data do exist, they are sometimes contradictory or at least highly variable.
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Worldwide, there seems to be adistinctlackof knowledge and practice in the pain management of patients with cancer.
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However, there is adistinctlackof any large cell types within the central retina, occupied by the horizontal streak, with increased densities towards the retinal periphery.
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Admittedly, he was from the south coast, but it showed adistinctlackof appreciation.
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Finally, there is adistinctlackof trust for the impartiality and accountability of the police force.
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I just wanted to follow up on the last common position, where there is adistinctlackof clarity regarding the lists of companies.
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We are concerned lest there will be adistinctlackof investment in the industry when the improvement in trade arrives.
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There is adistinctlackof joined-up thinking.
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It shows adistinctlackof faith and support for democratic principles.
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That had adistinctlackof urgency about it.
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At present, there is adistinctlackof data on gender equality, violence against women and institutional mechanisms.
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The amendments are important because they replace uncertainty with certainty, and create confidence where, at the moment, there is adistinctlackof it.
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However, the problem has been adistinctlackof detailed records.
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There seems to be adistinctlackof money available?
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