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be present

verb as in exist

verb as in report

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“I’m trying to be present for my daughter,” she says.

These specific changes are not known to be present in other forms of trauma, like poverty or bullying, suggesting that war may trigger unique biological responses in the body.

Suddenly, I would no longer be present—my mind was focused on the words on the page, taking me away from whatever I had been or should have been doing in the first place.

From Slate

A PG suggests some content may not be suitable for children, and parents or guardians are advised to show discretion and be present while children are watching.

From BBC

She will also still attend a Palace reception with the King on Wednesday to celebrate the TV and film industry, but is not expected to be present for the whole event.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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