How to Use there in a Sentence

there

1 of 2 adverb
  • I drove the kids there.
  • Turn there at the church.
  • Go to your room and stay there.
  • I used to live near there.
  • When will you be there?
  • Put the package there on the table.
  • What do you see out there?
  • If we leave now, we should get there by noon.
  • She was sitting there a minute ago.
  • They have lived there for 30 years.
  • Put the meat in the warmer there.
    Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026
  • Guys my age worked with me there.
    John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, the book starts there.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • But, again, the threat was there.
    ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • That’s my house there on the ground.
    NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
  • That's when the crabs are out there.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • Go out there and get ready to hit.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
  • There’s some good hope there, too.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • There’ll still be a bar in there.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
  • But pain is there, have no doubt.
    NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Ed got in there and did the revving.
    Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
  • And who among us has not been there?
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • There is so much to do around there.
    Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Let’s do it; put that out there.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 May 2026
  • Talk about the path that got you there.
    Samantha Barry, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Look at that big ole bruise right there.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
  • That's the love of my life right there.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
  • Could be right there in the fourth round.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The tomb was right there in front of me.
    Talla Mountjoy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • There are two of his own songs on there.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025

there

2 of 2 noun
  • I'll get everything ready, and you take it from there.
  • Chris is kinda a out there dude.
    Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Her hair was worn long and loose, with wispy, barely-there bangs.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • Most hair and body sprays emit a barely-there scent trail that lasts for only a few hours.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • What’s up with Rachel’s very-much-not-there family?
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Denis installed these jet-black, down-to-there stunners.
    Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • The result is a chic, barely-there sparkle that's suitable for any occasion.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 June 2026
  • The white sandal choice lined up with a recent cluster of delicate, barely-there heels.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • Her barely-there top was held up by two shoulder straps with a tiny silk piece in between lace inserts that rested at her bust.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Black walnut and a barely-there thread of dark cherry lend depth without bringing too much in the way of tannins.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The non-committal among us would do well to consider soft, barely-there layers.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 26 May 2026
  • Apply a small amount for a barely-there finish, or use more in place of foundation for a no-makeup look.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
  • The barely-there trend got the quiet luxury treatment.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The almost-there trend continued last season, Andrews’ first as a starter.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Earle has a track record of stepping out in an array of minimalist, barely-there heels.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The barely-there gown featured a nude bodice with black lace and black gems snaking along the collar, down the center, along her sleeves and onto her hands.
    Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • It’s crafted with soft microfiber that’s gentle on skin and is lightly lined with removable pads for a barely-there look.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • It’s crafted with soft microfiber that’s gentle on skin and is lightly lined with removable pads for a barely-there look.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Carpenter also swapped out her signature glam for a barely-there makeup look.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • The barely-there barrel cut also gives them a slightly exaggerated shape that looks cool and not clown-like.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The barely-there heel and square toe give them a modern edge, while the buttery leather feels quietly luxurious.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The Tequila Sandals are a shimmering yet barely-there style.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
  • Motel Destino is another way-out-there movie.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
  • Crafted from an ultra-smooth, barely-there fabric for easy wear from the plane to plans, these comfy pants rival your pajamas in the best way.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The microcurrent added a barely-there tingle, and the red light gave the session an almost meditative vibe.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Would fans be confused if the persistent graphic displayed a call different than the one offered in real time by the still-very-much-there ump?
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2026
  • They are known for their delicate and detailed design, with a classic yet modern barely-there appearance.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Walk out of a play’s shadows back into the clear light of day without a there to take with you, and even a burning cauldron will become little more than a brief candle.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
  • From bold hardware accents to playful prints and barely-there silhouettes, there’s no shortage of statement-making options.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 May 2026
  • Emily Ratajkowski gave barely-there athleisure the full-glam treatment in a photo dump shared on Tuesday.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026

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