His absence would especially be felt on the defensive end.

Especially now, when she was feeling his absence as a slight against her.

She could feel his absence in the weight of the silence around her.

His absence was felt on the field as the Eagles would win only three more games for the season.

He touched his face and felt their absence there, as well.

He felt her absence as if he'd lost a limb.

Now he wasn't, and she felt his absence like a wound.

He felt her absence as she moved to the shower and opened the door.

You were important; your absence was felt, and someone somewhere would worry.

"I felt your absence every moment you were gone," said Bear.