being there
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Their main task is to survive and use their eyes and ears to spot Russian troops and vehicles—and to claim the territory as Ukraine’s by simply being there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
I write about Amiri Baraka’s time in Cuba, when he was earlier in his poetry journey — and his writing changed from being there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
But she said the ruling meant she could "get back to what matters most to me: being there for the people and communities I've always wanted to serve".
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Suzanne, who is "so strong but not overly sentimental", sent her an engraved miniature picture frame out of the blue years later simply thanking Louise for being there when she was needed.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
I loved being there with my father, but I chose a long time ago.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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