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 nuptials saw some of Keys’ closest friends on tour in attendance, including Sloane Stephens, Jessica Pegula and Taylor Townsend.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The Colorado quarterback and son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was in attendance at the East-West Shrine Bowl.
—Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 29 Jan. 2025
Other stars in attendance at the latest Privé presentation included Demi Moore, Poppy Delevingne and Dianna Agron.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
The Giants, including GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, were in attendance at the Shrine Bowl to get an up-close look at Sanders.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
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Brendan Le, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The Colorado quarterback and son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was in attendance at the East-West Shrine Bowl.
—Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 29 Jan. 2025
Other stars in attendance at the latest Privé presentation included Demi Moore, Poppy Delevingne and Dianna Agron.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
The Giants, including GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, were in attendance at the Shrine Bowl to get an up-close look at Sanders.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
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“In attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attendance. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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