in the presence of (someone)
idiom
: when (someone) is present : around
Their daughter is shy in the presence of strangers.
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On May 13, 1950, in the presence of King George VI, Silverstone held the very first race of the new F1 world championship.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The issue was attributed to a temporary breakdown in the supplier's manufacturing process, resulting in the presence of milk in products labeled as milk-free.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Minerals that disintegrate in the presence of oxygen were found locked up in ancient riverbeds older than a certain age.
—Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Well, number one, being in the presence of Jean Smart is like a spiritual experience.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 June 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The issue was attributed to a temporary breakdown in the supplier's manufacturing process, resulting in the presence of milk in products labeled as milk-free.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Minerals that disintegrate in the presence of oxygen were found locked up in ancient riverbeds older than a certain age.
—Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Well, number one, being in the presence of Jean Smart is like a spiritual experience.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the presence of (someone)
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“In the presence of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20presence%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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