in the company of

phrase

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

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Prepare to cut the cord and just chill out in the company of other adults masquerading as big kids for a couple of days. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 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 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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