In the absence of such evidence, I believe that policymakers should strive to facilitate ongoing improvement in labor market outcomes until they more closely resemble those that prevailed before the Great Recession. (minneapolisfed.org)
In the absence of such evidence, I see no good reason to believe any god or gods exist. (nakedpastor.com)
A negative inference will be drawn in the absence of such evidence. (slaw.ca)