in the presence of (someone)

idiom

: when (someone) is present : around

Their daughter is shy in the presence of strangers.

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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 On Friday, a jury found Jacob Moran guilty of murder, domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, domestic battery, threat to commit a forcible felony, intimidation and criminal trespass. —

Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Nov. 2024 Notarize: To make the deed legally valid, it must be signed in the presence of a notary public. —

True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the presence of (someone)

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