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Parsons sacked Detroit quarterback Jared Goff and pressured him constantly as the Packers dominated the Lions 27-13, with the defence boosted by his mere presence.

The band’s shows in the UK transformed its city centers with a fervor closer to national heritage than mere rock band fandom.

Their mere presence served as powerful reminder that these women — ordinary people who didn’t want any of this — are taking on the president of the United States.

In bringing Hernández back, the Dodgers hoped that his mere presence would elevate the rest of the roster for this year’s championship defense.

Yes, England were crushed by a margin not illustrated by the mere seven wickets written on the scorecard.