being there

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

“I remember specifically being there, memories of the nail salon chemicals. There was a record shop and a hot dog on a stick,” says Mercado of the mall, which opened in 1977.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Overdue statements can create a lot of anxiety; being there to open them for him could provide a huge relief.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

“I don’t know what happened. I don’t have a problem with his name being there or removed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

As we neared the bridge I was afraid of being discovered as I had no reason for being there.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya