being there

Example Sentences

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That wasn’t the first time she seemed to be apologizing to the audience for being there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

There are advantages to not being there: At home, you have instant replay, closeups, announcers providing a stream of information, or Mr. Tucci sparing you the plane flight and calories.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But being there, it also didn’t feel that simple.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

I like to think I'm fun and just being there to love and care for them.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Then I guess he figures me being there, only a kid, don’t matter.

From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor