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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Police say Foster's family was in attendance at the game and went with him to the hospital.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
After praising Mickey Guyton, who presented her with the award, Glo showed some love to the women in attendance.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
Both had friends and family in attendance, as well as several of their teammates from the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Also in attendance was Lanthimos’ frequent collaborator Emma Stone, who starred in both films and was featured in many photographs showcased in the gallery.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
After praising Mickey Guyton, who presented her with the award, Glo showed some love to the women in attendance.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
Both had friends and family in attendance, as well as several of their teammates from the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Also in attendance was Lanthimos’ frequent collaborator Emma Stone, who starred in both films and was featured in many photographs showcased in the gallery.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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