1. Diana was absent … the interview this afternoon.

2. You cannot be absent … any reason, it is so impolite.

3. The company does not accept any … from this event.

4. Absent …, he couldn’t deal with that situation.

5. No one was present at this party, they were … absent.

6. They are absent … the ceremony. (using in formal situation)

7. The opening ceremony lasted for 3 hours and Mike was absent … that time.

8. Despite his important contributions, his name is still absent … the project announcement.

9. … a good plan, everything will be a mess with them.

10. I will be absent … 15th September, I have an important thing to do on that day.