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

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

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“We want to be out as quickly as possible, because our purpose in being there is only for them . . . to take over their own affairs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

But he couldn’t very well thank Miss Perumal in his letter for always being there to listen, then turn around and not be there for Sticky.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart