AWOL
1 of 2adjective or adverb
sometimes not capitalized
: absent without leave
broadly
: absent often without notice or permission
the place looked as if its caretaker had been AWOL for some time —
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
Two of New York’s top three weapons were borderline AWOL much of the night.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2024
Green Bay has survived a tumultuous first six weeks that saw quarterback Jordan Love miss two games and wideout Romeo Doubs go AWOL, yet is still tied for the third-best record in the NFC at 4-2.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
For modern travelers, both AWOL Stowe and Field Guide Lodge are Lark Hotels properties catered towards millennials.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
President Joe Biden, who played the main role in making Vice President Kamala Harris the Democratic nominee, is AWOL in helping her win.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
Two of New York’s top three weapons were borderline AWOL much of the night.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2024
Green Bay has survived a tumultuous first six weeks that saw quarterback Jordan Love miss two games and wideout Romeo Doubs go AWOL, yet is still tied for the third-best record in the NFC at 4-2.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
For modern travelers, both AWOL Stowe and Field Guide Lodge are Lark Hotels properties catered towards millennials.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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“AWOL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AWOL. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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