presence
Example Sentences
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Inscriptions and imagery suggest the presence of several gods, including Jupiter, Jupiter Dolichenus, Mercurius Alatheus, Diana, Apollo, and Epona.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
“It would be a military presence that could respond to incidents and reassure the shipping industry,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
There was a heavy police presence around the lavish Dolmabahce Palace on the shores of the Bosphorus, which also hosted several rounds of talks between Moscow and Kyiv in the past.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
He emphasised that the presence of additional officers were "precautionary measures and not in response to any specific threat".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
He found his wife convinced that she was speaking to an invisible presence from beyond the grave.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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