in the presence of (someone)
idiom
: when (someone) is present : around
Their daughter is shy in the presence of strangers.
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The talks were held in Azerbaijan and were attended by the chief of the Israeli military’s Operations Directorate, Maj. Gen. Oded Basyuk, the source said, adding that Basyuk met with Syrian government representatives in the presence of Turkish officials.
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Lauren Izso, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
That February brought major attention to Paul, as she was charged with three misdemeanors: assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 15 May 2025
Jaime-Flores then phoned Torres in the presence of an immigration agent.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
These moments can easily compound into a quiet loneliness, even in the presence of physical closeness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Lauren Izso, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
That February brought major attention to Paul, as she was charged with three misdemeanors: assault, criminal mischief and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 15 May 2025
Jaime-Flores then phoned Torres in the presence of an immigration agent.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
These moments can easily compound into a quiet loneliness, even in the presence of physical closeness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 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 24 May. 2025.
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