being there

Example Sentences

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Howard is the god of radio, so being there is a little daunting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

"Although we wear different uniforms, we are driven by the same purpose - being there for people when they need it most," he said.

From BBC • May 19, 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

“I like the way you read. It’s almost like being there watching everything happen.”

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler