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
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The Dodgers lead the league in attendance every year, usually drawing about 600,000 more fans than the second-highest team.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
However, the bonding and the energy with the artists and fans in attendance create an emotion that can’t be replaced virtually.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
In addition to Kim, sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, as well as Vanessa Bryant, Natalia Bryant, Sara Foster and Kimora Lee Simmons were in attendance at Khloé’s birthday.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
Members of the community, including the youth’s family, were in attendance, The Associated Press reported.
—Celina Tebor, CNN, 1 July 2024
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
However, the bonding and the energy with the artists and fans in attendance create an emotion that can’t be replaced virtually.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
In addition to Kim, sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, as well as Vanessa Bryant, Natalia Bryant, Sara Foster and Kimora Lee Simmons were in attendance at Khloé’s birthday.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
Members of the community, including the youth’s family, were in attendance, The Associated Press reported.
—Celina Tebor, CNN, 1 July 2024
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“In attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attendance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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