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

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

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