Analysts played down the gossip, although the temporary absence of a chief executive makes the retailer vulnerable.

A locum doctor will serve in the temporary absence of another physician.

With the temporary absence of a legal system, the city was quickly submerged in lawlessness.

A direct interview was sought with each individual, and proxy interviews obtained when poor health or temporary absence precluded a direct interview.

Stone also coined email apnea in 2008 which means a temporary absence or suspension of breathing, or shallow breathing, while doing email.