in the presence of (someone)

idiom

: when (someone) is present : around

Their daughter is shy in the presence of strangers.

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Authorities in the Netherlands carried out a simultaneous search of Netflix’s Amsterdam office in the presence of French magistrates and investigators, Politico reported. —

Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024 Liquid reagent kits, like those provided by DanceSafe, contain chemicals that change colors in the presence of a range of different drugs. —

Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 As Opening Film Of Torino Film Fest Rob Howard’s thriller Eden will make its international premiere as the opening film of Italy’s Torino Film Festival next month in the presence of the Oscar-winning director. —

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 In my household, Thanksgiving was a time for my family to reconnect and enjoy one another’s company in the presence of food and football. —

Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the presence of (someone)

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