I was born without any great support in the event of continued absence of loved ones.

He still had no idea how he would explain his continued absence and so did not look forward to the call.

Strange, though, that there was not more objection to her continued absence.

'I'm sure my father will be here soon,' she said, feeling responsible for his continued absence.

The continued absence of her husband seemed to prove that his return was no longer to be expected.

There were reasons, but her continued absence bothered him.

The authorities kept the case open until 1871, eight years after his death, when they finally closed it due to the "continued absence of the accused".

The bear didn't return, though it may be that the imminent arrival of winter was in part responsible for his continued absence.

But it is the continued absence of Balls from the battle that continues to perplex some.

The continued absence of a sound comprehensive regulatory framework to deal with these by-products would be a very dangerous thing indeed.