Media estimates indicate his leave of absence could cost the golf industry $591 million in losses.

VOA: standard.2009.12.16

But in the absence of any service, we have found that it is able to remove that barrier in some cases."

VOA: standard.2010.06.14

Clinton said in the absence of an Iranian reply, it is premature to talk about what may happen if Tehran ultimately rejects the offer.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

The host,Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi made no mention of Mr.Ahmedinejad's absence in his brief opening address.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

This was the first Summit of the Americas to be held in a Caribbean nation, and was notable for a virtual absence of protesters.

VOA: standard.2009.04.19

Researchers at Duke University sifted through more than and found an absence of strong evidence that any of these approaches can make a big difference.

VOA: standard.2010.06.17

Some members of the U.S.Olympic Committee have indicated Mr.Obama's absence in Copenhagen would be noticed, and could have an impact on the decision making process.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

"It is not the absence of crisis. It is the manner in which the crisis is going to be met and resolved that defines a nation,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.27

"I cannot feel comfortable by being here, because I feel ashamed of the fact that I am participating in the summit with the absence of Cuba,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

They say they do not think Iran will engage seriously in the absence of what would be a fourth round of sanctions by the U.N.Security Council.

VOA: standard.2010.05.14

The seven-member commission said it decided on the postponement unanimously, after agreeing that fair elections could not take place in the absence of proper voter registration lists.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

"On the operations we are having at the moment, it is completely wrong to say that the loss of lives has been caused by the absence of helicopters,".

VOA: standard.2009.07.22

"In light of the accused voluntarily and unequivocally waiving his right to be present at these proceedings, the chamber is of the view that this hearing can proceed in his absence,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

Most electoral observers believe the vote was fair despite irregularities that included security forces at polling stations, some ballot boxes not being properly sealed, and the absence of opposition representatives during some vote counting.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04