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presence

[prez-uhns] / ˈprɛz əns /






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Despite McKellen’s apparent modesty about his film acting, he’s always had a tremendous presence on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"So that's a huge opportunity for Indian carriers to grow their presence on the global scale."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But it has remained geographically focused on member schools across the Southern U.S., whereas the Big Ten now has a coast-to-coast presence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The disgraced rapper had submitted Monday an application to travel to Britain, but it was refused on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good, a UK government source confirmed.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She and many of her neighbors grew convinced that they were in the presence of Something or Someone beyond their normal experience.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock