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 former First Lady missed Jimmy Carter’s funeral on January 7, 2025, where other presidential couples were in attendance—and she’s also opted out of Trump’s upcoming inauguration.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2025
There are also some notable names who won't be in attendance, including former first lady Michelle Obama, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Kelce recently hinted on The Pat McAfee Show that Swift would be in attendance, adding to the growing speculation that her presence is a good-luck charm for the Chiefs.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2025
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show earlier this week, Kelce stated that Taylor will be in attendance at his playoff game, as the Chiefs attempt to secure their spot in Super Bowl LIX.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2025
There are also some notable names who won't be in attendance, including former first lady Michelle Obama, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Representative Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Kelce recently hinted on The Pat McAfee Show that Swift would be in attendance, adding to the growing speculation that her presence is a good-luck charm for the Chiefs.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2025
During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show earlier this week, Kelce stated that Taylor will be in attendance at his playoff game, as the Chiefs attempt to secure their spot in Super Bowl LIX.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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“In attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attendance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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