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The phrase "very absent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize a significant lack of presence or involvement in a situation.
Example: "During the meeting, she was very absent, both physically and mentally."
Alternatives: "extremely absent" or "completely absent".
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"And that was very absent from your film.
"My friends tell me I am very absent minded," Mr. Greenbaum said.
Why is He so present a commander in our time of prosperity and so very absent a help in time of trouble?" Even a confused non-believer can appreciate the deep sense of betrayal here.
One thing that was very absent, though, was the M word.
It's also a very absent landscape.
One method of managing an Insensitive Irritator is learning to become very, very absent.
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"I've been very absent-minded lately".
Levy was very absent-minded — he would say to his driver, 'George, is this our car?' and he would forget that Shelby was with him at a dinner and walk out — but he wouldn't forget anything to do with a historical fact or a work of art".
I am loud, somewhat annoying, and very absent-minded.
"In 1999 the French flair was very much absent.
Anna Wintour was very much absent; two cavalier King Charles spaniels sat with their owner in the second row.
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