1.   While some previous studies have shown absence of foci in old, untreated and control rats, others have shown that foci do occur spontaneously with increasing age.

2.   A government report showing an absence of inflation pressures sent Treasury prices surging Friday.

3.   Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said it was also possible to read the figure as showing the absence of a problem in the first place.

4.   Positive reports this week showing an absence of price pressures at the consumer and the producer level will make it easier for the Fed to act, analysts said.

5.   Reports this week showed an absence of price pressures at the consumer and the producer level.

6.   Several players, including some veterans, showed an absence of composure.

7.   That team ERA shows the absence of Smoltz, a pitcher known best for his October feats.

8.   Unapproved self-administered test kits have a high risk of producing inaccurate results, often showing the absence of HIV even though the person is in fact infected.