being there

Example Sentences

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But being there, it also didn’t feel that simple.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

But eventually I started to feel joy, being there for people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“We want to be out as quickly as possible, because our purpose in being there is only for them . . . to take over their own affairs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

For the time being, there are more achievable goals that would serve to underline McIlroy's greatness.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

It didn’t seem like Mom had forgiven him—for what he did, for not being there when I was born.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks