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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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Clearly repulsed by the ravages of war, Lear kept the girl a secret, presumably went AWOL, and created new identities for them.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 May 2025
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—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
But falling in love was against the rules, going AWOL even more so.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 May 2025
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Noun
But Doubs also missed two games with concussions and another after he was suspended for going AWOL from the team.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Clearly repulsed by the ravages of war, Lear kept the girl a secret, presumably went AWOL, and created new identities for them.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 May 2025
Related Articles Rockies’ offense AWOL again in 4-1 loss to Texas as Colorado drops to 7-35
Rockies’ interim manager sees ‘opportunity’ for change
Chase Dollander carries no-hitter into sixth inning, but Rockies falter in Warren Schaeffer’s managerial debut
Keeler: Bud Black?
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
But falling in love was against the rules, going AWOL even more so.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 May 2025
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“AWOL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AWOL. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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