absented

If they tend to "craven fear and trembling" in any regard, it is in the worry that by daring to, say, present a character like Gaeta as openly homosexual on mainstream television, they will potentially alienate a conservative audience who still abjects gays and desires them absented from the media (and ultimately reality).

Archive 2009-08-01 Hal Duncan 2009

If they tend to "craven fear and trembling" in any regard, it is in the worry that by daring to, say, present a character like Gaeta as openly homosexual on mainstream television, they will potentially alienate a conservative audience who still abjects gays and desires them absented from the media (and ultimately reality).

An Open Letter to John C. Wright Hal Duncan 2009

Searching out the shards of history found in archaeological sites, newspapers, household goods, clothing, personal mementos, folklore, songs, cultural rituals, and buildings, “Ancestors” reveals the secret history of those who were absented from the public history.

Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat 2002

Satiran "absented" himself briefly from the close conference with Pol; he was probably conferring with the other Companions for a moment.

Brightly Burning Lackey, Mercedes 2000

A notice posted on the chapel of Carrigtwohill, calling one of those meetings, warned such as absented themselves that they would be marked men, as there was famine in the parish, and they should have food or blood.

The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902) With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines John O'Rourke

Of course we know the justice ministry did the same, though as we reported last month, Ken Clarke – whose PR skills have been there for all to see of late – absented himself.

Hugh Muir's Diary 2011

Most of the Israelis absented themselves from services.

Rabbi Sid Schwarz: 'One Jewish People' Takes Work Rabbi Sid Schwarz 2011

Most of the Israelis absented themselves from services.

Rabbi Sid Schwarz: 'One Jewish People' Takes Work Rabbi Sid Schwarz 2011

His smile returned with a degree of warmth that convinced me for a split second that it had never absented itself.

Crossed J.F. Lewis 2011

Of course we know the justice ministry did the same, though as we reported last month, Ken Clarke – whose PR skills have been there for all to see of late – absented himself.

Hugh Muir's Diary 2011