in the presence of (someone)
idiom
: when (someone) is present : around
Their daughter is shy in the presence of strangers.
Examples of in the presence of (someone) in a Sentence
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And in the presence of @brandy and @monicadenise ??
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
If a postal worker comes to your door, place your dog in a separate room before answering.
▪ Remind children to not take mail directly from a postal worker in the presence of your dog.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
For example, researchers can turn bacteria into sensors for environmental pollutants by modifying them to change color in the presence of certain molecules.
—Sara Molinari, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2022
October’s accord between Orano and Erdenes Mongol LLC was signed inside the Elysée Palace in Paris in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
—TIME, 14 May 2024
In departing from the guidelines, Sorenson Green cited two factors: The crime was committed at a park during operating hours, and in the presence of children.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 May 2024
According to Kerns, the behavior in the video is extremely uncommon behavior for caribou, which are normally cautious in the presence of people.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 2 May 2024
Or must the discussion be carried out in an open meeting in the presence of the company with which the board is dissatisfied?
—W.E., Carlsbad
And a related question.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2024
Visitors will notice some changes in the near future, such as new trash cans and an increase in the presence of state personnel to patrol the area, steps urged by the staff report.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
If a postal worker comes to your door, place your dog in a separate room before answering.
▪ Remind children to not take mail directly from a postal worker in the presence of your dog.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024
For example, researchers can turn bacteria into sensors for environmental pollutants by modifying them to change color in the presence of certain molecules.
—Sara Molinari, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2022
October’s accord between Orano and Erdenes Mongol LLC was signed inside the Elysée Palace in Paris in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
—TIME, 14 May 2024
In departing from the guidelines, Sorenson Green cited two factors: The crime was committed at a park during operating hours, and in the presence of children.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 May 2024
According to Kerns, the behavior in the video is extremely uncommon behavior for caribou, which are normally cautious in the presence of people.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 2 May 2024
Or must the discussion be carried out in an open meeting in the presence of the company with which the board is dissatisfied?
—W.E., Carlsbad
And a related question.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2024
Visitors will notice some changes in the near future, such as new trash cans and an increase in the presence of state personnel to patrol the area, steps urged by the staff report.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
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