being there

Example Sentences

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“Politics is all about money and timing — both the amount of time and being there at the right time.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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

She said security staff helped lift her wheelchair into the venue and initially told her and her friend there was no problem with them being there.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Lola sent the twins down to see if the pool was free—they felt uneasy being there when adults were present.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan