being there
Example Sentences
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"The only way I can fill the void is by being there for my family and my sons," he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The 25-year-old from Norwich admits it "doesn't compare to being there in person" but can see the appeal as it gets harder - and more expensive - to get tickets for big shows.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
There are advantages to not being there: At home, you have instant replay, closeups, announcers providing a stream of information, or Mr. Tucci sparing you the plane flight and calories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
But being there, it also didn’t feel that simple.
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2026
A little later, Liyana’s mom stepped into the doorway of her room and smiled the motherly smile that says, “I know where you are and I remember being there myself.”
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
