in the presence of (someone)

phrase

: when (someone) is present : around
Their daughter is shy in the presence of strangers.

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In 2023, Paul was charged with assault, criminal mischief and domestic violence in the presence of a child, according to Salt Lake County sheriff’s records. Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026 As part of the plea agreement, two counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child — another third-degree felony — as well as a class-A misdemeanor charge of child abuse and a class-B misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief were dismissed. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 In the video, which is separate from the current ongoing investigation, Paul can be seen attacking and throwing three stools at Mortensen in the presence of her daughter, who can be heard crying after one of the chairs is thrown. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 Additional charges of child abuse, criminal mischief and domestic violence in the presence of a child were all dismissed. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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