Most disturbing is the film's nearly complete absence of political background.

In the complete absence of one, the other must be incredibly good.

The complete absence of visible heat is no evidence that it was not a sun.

This was followed by a complete absence from the game in 1890.

The administration's ability to deal with reality is notable for its nearly complete absence.

"There is a complete absence of political parties here," he said.

There should not be such complete absence of light anywhere.

The girl looked at him with a complete absence of expression.

At the time, though, he put it down to a complete absence of brains.

The following hours saw a complete absence of security on the Egyptian streets.