in the presence of (someone)

idiom

: when (someone) is present : around

Their daughter is shy in the presence of strangers.

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Holy men hand out blessings, gurus dispense sermons to their disciples, and pilgrims have the chance to be in the presence of normally reclusive ascetics. —

Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 The photos appeared to be taken in a school environment while in the presence of other children. —

Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024 Lorincz, who is white, shot Owens, a Black mother of four, in the presence of her now 10-year-old son after Owens went to speak with Lorincz following a dispute over Owens' children playing near Lorincz's home, according to a June 6, 2023, statement from the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). —

Deena Zaru, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2024 Woolery died at his home in Texas in the presence of his wife, Kristen, his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young told The Associated Press. —

Landon Mion, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the presence of (someone)

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in the process

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