being there
Example Sentences
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“It’s just managing it all. And there’s no way around not feeling a little guilty about not being there at times you should or you think you should.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
In both alleged letters, Harp reflects on her father’s suicide and thanks Trump for “always being there for me” as her “Guardian and Protector in this Life.”
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
When going to synagogue, can you focus on contemplative prayer knowing that just being there makes you vulnerable?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
"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
“Better here than in the lunchroom,” he said once, the only explanation he ever gave for being there.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
