Elior's home base would give Aramark a foothold in Europe's largest market, where it is noticeably absent, and an increased presence in Spain.

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The visitors' powerful scrum earned two penalty tries and there were also signs of an attacking presence that had been absent in the first half, but Australia were by far the more rounded side and were deserved winners.

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He and Democratic governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan yesterday urged that their delegations be seated - two big states that as of now would be absent from the Democratic convention and whose presence could make a real difference for the outcome.

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Sandaza's presence was giving Saints a cutting edge that was absent in the Hearts line-up and it was the Spaniard who set up the opener in an otherwise even contest.

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Two other major GOP hopefuls, Iowa frontrunner Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson, have actually been absent from the state so far this week, though each is a constant presence in TV ads that tout their conservative credentials.

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