absenting

"The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."

"Most of the men are retired, jobless, or have otherwise temporarily absented themselves from the workplace."

"a jobless man"

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

"The doctor spoke kindly to her patients before giving them their medicine. "

"Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous."

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

"My father enjoys his workplace because his colleagues are friendly. "

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

"The student withdrew their hand from the hot pan. "

"My grandmother was admitted to the hospital last week after falling. "