be present
Example Sentences
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Emphasize that it would be better for them to be present — not only to help you, but also to haggle with shoppers and ensure their items are selling for prices they feel are appropriate.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Under the House version of the bill, two crew members would have to be present on every train, though European trains operate safely with one.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
But with Middlesbrough not allowed to be present, they are calling on the EFL to expel Southampton from the play-offs in the interests of fairness and to deter clubs from spying in future.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"This research shows beyond doubt that organic biomolecules, such as proteins like collagen, appear to be present in some fossils."
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Even Mother and Dad weren’t allowed to be present.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
