presence
Example Sentences
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On the evidence of this grim spectacle, the presence of the 32-year-old captain and record goalscorer will be the difference between failure and any chance of English success at this summer's World Cup.
From BBC
In a cake defined by nostalgia, that presence matters.
From Salon
The older cases and treatises turned not simply on place of birth, but on protection, allegiance and the sovereign’s acceptance of the parents’ presence.
Caine added that the presence of U.S. ground forces in the region can serve as a “pressure point” as diplomatic efforts continue.
From Los Angeles Times
The FA Cup winner's dribbling strengths and link-up play make him a formidable presence in midfield.
From BBC
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