And there, too, the action has been quieter than in the recent past, although it is still notable by long-term measures.

Meanwhile there are two other major players who have been notable by their absence.

Attractive villages with large ski areas are notable by their absence.

I'd seen her look a lot worse, but the glow she had in the photograph was notable by its absence.

Notable by its absence is any call for people to fight back against the Coalition.

But it is not simply that women are notable by their absence.

Notable by its absence is any firm commitment to reducing tax.

Obviously some football players evolve as they get older but they're notable by their prominence.

Science books are notable by their organization of a specific subject.

The recording is notable for the particularly strong live vocal performance by Marriott.