1.   Observers noted an absence of the intimidation and violence which had been a feature of previous elections, all of which had been closely fought.

2.   Although it noted the absence of satisfactory command structures and evidence of serious incompetence, the report did not find any evidence of police complicity in the massacre.

3.   At two Senate hearings and one in the House, his absence was noted and scorned, as other IOC members testified in his place.

4.   Because he was off competing around the usually slow Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, it took awhile for people to note his absence.

5.   Both their causes had been taken up and publicized by Sharpton and when neither showed up, Sharpton noted their absence, indirectly but pointedly.

6.   Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos recently complained about all the coverage of priests molesting kids, noting the absence of studies comparing the prevalence of pedophilia in other professions.

7.   Commentators have noted the absence of drama at the Republican convention, with the nominee and his running mate already known and intraparty squabbling kept under wraps.

8.   Council members get excused absences by filing a letter noting the absence either before or after the meeting.

9.   He also noted the absence of females and minorities on the board.

10.   Luria also noted the absence of Winston cigarettes among the nine brands covered by the study, even though Winston is a heavily advertised brand.