in attendance
idiom
1
: present at an event, meeting, etc.
Everyone in attendance voted in favor of the measure.
A number of celebrities were in attendance.
2
: caring for or helping someone who is giving birth or getting medical treatment
Who was in attendance at the birth?
midwives/doctors in attendance
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The filmmakers were not in attendance to accept the award.
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
No one from the film was in attendance and no speech was given.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The event was hosted at the Cambridge Tea House in Columbus, with several other members of the Blue Jackets circle in attendance, including Maggie Jenner, the wife of Boone Jenner.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
See the perfect pairs in attendance for a very Black and beautiful night.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
No one from the film was in attendance and no speech was given.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The event was hosted at the Cambridge Tea House in Columbus, with several other members of the Blue Jackets circle in attendance, including Maggie Jenner, the wife of Boone Jenner.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
See the perfect pairs in attendance for a very Black and beautiful night.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in attendance
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“In attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attendance. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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