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
"The FAI followed a thorough and comprehensive investigation by the procurator fiscal who ensured that the full facts and circumstances of Archie's death were presented in evidence."
From BBC ● May 5, 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
If lice or nits were in evidence, the little one was told to stand aside.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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