His absence did not make much difference in the conversation.

The absence of so many students makes it difficult to account for those who may have been killed.

Then they could all really relax and be happy as if his absence made their lives more real.

The absence of a threat makes life easier for them.

Their absence made her realize that she had not seen any of them since the previous day.

His absence makes the world a more boring place in general.

Still, he said last week that his absence from the music business made him feel "uncomfortable."

No doubt the absence of a draft makes a great difference.

That absence of order can also make your depression worse.

The absence of marks, if anything, would make achievement less important in their eyes.