in evidence
Idioms-
Also, much in evidence . Plainly visible, conspicuous, as in The car's new dents were very much in evidence . [Second half of 1800s]
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As testimony in a court of law, as in The attorney submitted the photograph in evidence . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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The K-shaped-economy phenomenon was in evidence at one large shopping mall in New York state.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
That mix is in evidence again as Virgil tries to walk a nonviolent path.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
It’s why the conspiracies claiming we never went there are so unappealing, not to mention completely lacking in evidence.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2026
“For sale” and “now hiring” signs and construction were all in evidence when I visited late last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
There, with the full weight of its military power in evidence, Blue Team issued an eight-point ultimatum to Van Riper, the eighth point being the demand to surrender.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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