presence

Example Sentences

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The presence of Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, who is his grandfather's bodyguard, on the front row when Diaz-Canel disclosed the US-Cuba talks raised eyebrows as he holds no official government title.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Chief Inspector Allistair Macdonald said there would be an increased police presence in the local area in the coming days and asked anyone with concerns to approach officers.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Even France has allowed U.S. aircraft presence on French bases for missions supporting Gulf partners, while barring those planes from taking part in strikes on Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He has been an ubiquitous presence on the airwaves, including local news programs and campaign ads that aired during the “Puppy Bowl” on the Animal Planet channel on Super Bowl Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

What with her being my mom’s best friend, you’d think she was maybe spying for my parents, but more often, her presence was like wearing a life preserver.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith