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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In a video captured by a fan in attendance, Morgan was seen being wheelchaired out of the arena trying to stop a nosebleed with a towel. Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025 In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, the three-time MVP belted a two-run home run to right field in the third inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 4-0 lead, setting off a roar from the roughly 42,000 fans in attendance. David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025 Multiple celebrities, including Andrew Schultz (who had a segment with Logan Paul and AJ Styles), Macaulay Culkin, and others, were in attendance for what proved to be a momentous show that will play a major role in the ever-developing road to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Other stars in attendance at Saint Laurent’s latest presentation included Zoë Kravitz, Charli XCX and supermodel Linda Evangelista. Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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