in attendance

idiom

1
: present at an event, meeting, etc.
Everyone in attendance voted in favor of the measure.
A number of celebrities were in attendance.
2
: caring for or helping someone who is giving birth or getting medical treatment
Who was in attendance at the birth?
midwives/doctors in attendance

Examples of in attendance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are about a million Americans who’ve died serving, said Joseph Reale Sr., a retired lieutenant colonel after 30 years in the Army, who also was in attendance Monday. Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2024 Melendez received a positive ovation for his catch from some Royals fans in attendance at the Trop. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2024 For most of the final minutes of his speech Cruz urged those in attendance to volunteer for his campaign, donate to his campaign and subscribe to his podcast. Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2024 Edwards' friend Tyga was in attendance for the event, along with Cher, Future, Evan Ross, Odell Beckham Jr., Joe Jonas and other high-profile guests. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in attendance 

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“In attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attendance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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