be present
Example Sentences
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"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
TB: I don’t know that I’d sit and think about the long game as much as I think about trying to be present.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
The new policy means instructors will be present during exams and will document any infractions they observe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
She also advocated for a secretary-general who would be "present in the field," somebody "who has the moral voice" and a "diplomatic stature that can be heard" by powerful states.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 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
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