in the company of
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: together with : around
I felt nervous being in the company of such important people.
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Klum’s Erewhon debut places her in the company of other pop culture tastemakers who’ve partnered with the luxury grocery chain to create signature drinks.
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 23 July 2025
People who frequented the park recalled seeing a young woman and child that may have fit that description in the company of a man.
—New York Times, 22 July 2025
Vibe Check Listening to this podcast hosted by real-life friends Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones and Zach Stafford feels like being in the company of the three funniest, coolest people who are wildly well-informed about pop culture and super smart.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Early on the morning of April 3, Bob returned to Khazar’s apartment, this time in the company of a friend named Jeremy Boivin.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 23 July 2025
People who frequented the park recalled seeing a young woman and child that may have fit that description in the company of a man.
—New York Times, 22 July 2025
Vibe Check Listening to this podcast hosted by real-life friends Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones and Zach Stafford feels like being in the company of the three funniest, coolest people who are wildly well-informed about pop culture and super smart.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Early on the morning of April 3, Bob returned to Khazar’s apartment, this time in the company of a friend named Jeremy Boivin.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 7 July 2025
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“In the company of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20company%20of. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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