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the condition of being attentive and ready to help
The parents' attendance to their children's needs was remarkable.
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Recent Examples of attendance
But no matter the agenda or level of attendance, evenings at Meridian City Hall typically start with a prayer.
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2025
Fan apathy is showing up in the attendance figures at the Rose Bowl, and the athletic department’s financial problems have been piling up — the Bruins have been operating at a cumulative deficit of over $200 million over the last five years.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Don't miss these How badly has attendance dipped for the struggling Wisconsin Badgers football program?
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Chronic absenteeism skyrocketed during the pandemic, and while attendance is improving, absenteeism remains about twice as high as in the pre-COVID era.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
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Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2025
Fan apathy is showing up in the attendance figures at the Rose Bowl, and the athletic department’s financial problems have been piling up — the Bruins have been operating at a cumulative deficit of over $200 million over the last five years.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Don't miss these How badly has attendance dipped for the struggling Wisconsin Badgers football program?
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Chronic absenteeism skyrocketed during the pandemic, and while attendance is improving, absenteeism remains about twice as high as in the pre-COVID era.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attendance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendance
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Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Early intervention services for kids with developmental delays like autism, are built into the program, said Bozek.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Local farmers and businesses in Wisconsin are bracing for impact as funding for the state's federal food assistance program is set to run out by November.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Beyond in-person assistance, travelers can also download their specific airline’s smartphone app, which may be able to provide immediate re-booking assistance, and potentially even a complimentary hotel or meal.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendance. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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