being there
Example Sentences
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The 25-year-old from Norwich admits it "doesn't compare to being there in person" but can see the appeal as it gets harder - and more expensive - to get tickets for big shows.
From BBC • May 7, 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
But eventually I started to feel joy, being there for people.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
“Not about that! About me working too much. About me not being there like I should be. Not letting you be a kid enough.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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