in attendance

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Definition of in attendancenext
as in present
being within the confines of a specified place Do we have everyone in attendance?

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Recent Examples of in attendance Emma Pasarow, co-star of another notable Netflix film adaptation of Sarah Dessen’s Along for the Ride (2022), which also starred Off Campus’ Season 1 lead Belmont Cameli, was in attendance. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 William’s aunt, Princess Anne, and his cousin, Zara Tindall, were also in attendance. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 In a joint Vogue interview with brother Sean Preston, who also walked the show, Jayden shared how their mom showered them with support and love despite not being in attendance. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Cabán and other councilmembers Selvena Brooks-Powers and Alexa Avilés were in attendance, alongside Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in attendance

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“In attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20attendance. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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