in the company of

idiom

: together with : around

I felt nervous being in the company of such important people.

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Various countries: Eating lucky foods Throughout the world, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with a meal in the company of friends and family. —

Chris Ciolli, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024 American dysfunction stewed in the company of global discontent. —

Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 Justice, who is often seen in the company of Babydog, his pet English bulldog, faced scrutiny throughout the campaign about his finances. —

Jon Jackson, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 Books have always been my lifeline, and so is being in the company of others who feel the same way − fellow readers who turn to the pages of their favorite books for comfort, joy, laughter, understanding and catharsis. —

Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the company of

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in the comfort of one's own home

in the company of

in the control of

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