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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Similar concerns were raised in evidence to MPs scrutinising the draft legislation.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The K-shaped-economy phenomenon was in evidence at one large shopping mall in New York state.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
A Sheriff’s Department spokesperson said Wednesday night that if the skull is not identified, the remains would stay in evidence, waiting for someone to file a missing person’s report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 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
There would be no day off, and if any Christmas boxes had been prepared for the staff, they were nowhere in evidence.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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