be present
Example Sentences
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You don’t arrive at a chapter and then find yourself needing to frantically page backwards to try to find the previous reference to a person or event, because it will already be present.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Emphasize that it would be better for them to be present — not only to help you, but also to haggle with shoppers and ensure their items are selling for prices they feel are appropriate.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
"Change must come, Serbia must become a democratic state, the rule of law must be present for everyone, meaning the rule of law equally for everyone," he said.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Under the House version of the bill, two crew members would have to be present on every train, though European trains operate safely with one.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Eisman left work at noon every Wednesday so that he might be present at Midtown Comics when the new shipment of stories arrived.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
