in the company of

phrase

: together with : around
I felt nervous being in the company of such important people.

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In the logic of edutainment, random children hanging around in the company of a plush creature is nothing noteworthy. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Otherwise, just plan on a pleasant day on the seashore in the company of some very creative sand sculptors and appreciators of fine sand art. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Khodarkovsky is right to explore how Russia’s history places it in the company of states and traditions that are less familiar to many in Europe and North America. Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Zac tracked him down for a chat about the pic, which is about a St Andrews student (Fionn Whitehead) who embarks on a trip across the Scottish Highlands in the company of legendary poet Jorge Luis Borges (Luis Gnecco). Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the company of

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“In the company of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20company%20of. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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