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Discover LudwigThe phrase "absence to be" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express a state of being absent, but the construction is awkward and unclear.
Example: "In the absence to be present, we must find alternative solutions."
Alternatives: "absence of" or "lack of presence".
Exact(29)
"I want my absence to be my voice," she said.
Claude, inevitably, would like his brother's absence to be far more permanent.
And it's a woman — her absence, to be precise — that threatens to finally do him in.
Ms. Brodie lost her job at a software company because of her extended absence to be on television.
He had taken a leave of absence to be with her then.
And rest assured, you can expect Carter's name – and, more importantly, his absence – to be covered in detail.
Similar(31)
That was where, of all places, his absence had to be most often verified.
How they will make up for his absence remains to be seen.
While the length of his absence is to be determined, he will definitely miss Saturday's visit by South Africa.
They're playing without bassist Peter Hook, and reports suggest his absence is going to be keenly felt.
Smoltz's absence has yet to be felt, too.
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