1.   But even should he reappear tomorrow looking hale and hearty, his long absence will have cast a shadow over his position.

2.   Hilary was depressed at your long absence.

3.   Sharpe discovered that before his long absences through injury and illness.

4.   She heard his low voice as he spoke to them, greeted them after his long absence.

5.   She was apprehensive about studying again after such a long absence.

6.   Was there any reason for this long absence?

7.   Everyone understood how hard it was to get back into the swing of things after such a long absence.

8.   She returned to the company after a long absence.

9.   Movingly, he finds his father, and the reason for his long absence.