in the company of

phrase

: together with : around
I felt nervous being in the company of such important people.

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Now completed by his son, David Greaves, this documentary offers an intimate time capsule of a generation’s wit, debates and unmistakable style — inviting audiences to spend an evening in the company of history. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Days after Jackie’s death, Shadow was spotted in the company of a different female. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The singer and actress spent Saturday night in the company of other stars including Charlie XCX, Chappell Roan and Khloé Kardashian. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Slowly, always slowly, and always in the company of a human server, the robot transports dishes to diners’ tables, where the human server distributes them. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the company of

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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 21 Oct. 2026.

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