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presence

[prez-uhns] / ˈprɛz əns /






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But Kyle Sullivan, vice president of business advisory services at the U.S.-China Business Council, says members increasingly see a presence there as critical for their global competitiveness.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She’s a ghostly presence, the gracefulness heightening the somber emotions of the night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The deal also gives the union the right to strike even after signing a collective-bargaining agreement if workers feel threatened by the presence of federal immigration agents during the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A police presence remains at the high school.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Aunt Kitty and I ducked behind the nearest shrub to escape his notice, and he passed us by, oblivious to our presence.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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