1.   But the continuing absence of the collection makes this a truly hollow restoration.

2.   In Belgrade, the continuing absence of the leader of the Serbian Renewal Movement, Vuk Draskovic, became a topic of increased discussion.

3.   Nevertheless, interest rates show signs of ending their era of decline despite the continuing absence of inflation.

4.   Perhaps the continuing absence of national data on sexual misconduct by Catholic clergy merely reflects technical or temporary difficulties in gathering data.

5.   The only cloud on the starry playing sky is the continuing absence of Harry Potter.

6.   Their continuing absence from Cooperstown is an embarrassment to the voting body.

7.   In the continuing absence of injured captain Franco Baresi, ex-Juventus veteran Pietro Vierchowod could make his debut.

8.   A basic system of free buses is to be operated in Paris from Saturday amid the continuing absence of public transport, officials announced Friday.

9.   The lira fell against the mark in the continuing absence of agreement on a new Italian government.