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presence

An instance of being around - being near, in sight.

presence

the state of being present; current existence he tested for the presence of radon (= front) the immediate proximity of someone or something she blushed in his presence he sensed the presence of danger he was well behaved in front of company an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby the impression that something is present he felt the presence of an evil force (= bearing) dignified manner or conduct the act of being present

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Simple sentences

She feels very shy in the presence of the opposite sex.
Don't trust people who praise you in your presence.
He looks innocent, but don't leave your glasses unattended in his presence.
His presence of mind saved her life.
She told me not to smoke in the presence of children.
Tom was taken aback by my presence.
If it weren't for Tom's presence of mind, Mary would be dead now.
Tom's presence won't make it easier.
Mary is not used to being made fun of in the presence of others.
At the party, one of his political opponents humiliated him in the presence of many guests.
The shy boy was utterly embarrassed in her presence.
He lost his presence of mind at the news.
The child was scolded by his mother in the presence of others.
John felt the presence of a ghost in the dark room.
Don't talk about it in my mother's presence.
I feel awkward in his presence.
I was not conscious of his presence.
I am highly honored by the presence of the president.
You should better not smoke in his presence.
He did it, and in her presence.
He remained calm even in the presence of danger.
You shouldn't say such a thing in the presence of children.
I was not aware of his presence.
I was not conscious of her presence.
Don't talk about it in his presence.
She felt shy in his presence.
He was aware of my presence but he did not greet me.
He acts very shy in her presence.
I told you not to talk about the matter in her presence.

Movie subtitles

To report about our presence here.
Very well, we are aware of your presence!
Seven gigantic stars representing the Great Bear appear slowly, and out of the stars come faces of women who seem annoyed at the presence of these intruders in the moon.
I beg to inform you that the administration of your property in the Rue de Varennes will require your immediate presence.
Neither knew of the other's presence.
You can't come with us. Your presence would cause us trouble.
Dea, feeling his presence, left her room and went downstairs.
I really like him. But if I can't hear your voice. or feel your presence. I will have no more reason to live.
Here is where I belong. Your presence here is an insult to poverty.
If it wasn't for a lady's presence, i could give you a specimen or two.
I will discuss it in the presence of nobody, if you please.
We shall be quite ready to repeat it in her presence, but. we want to do as little harm as possible. oh.
Hornblower, in the presence of what may be death, with all my heart i'm sorry.
Right here in the presence of this young lady!
He can't stand our presence on Muslim ground.
Wait a moment. I can still sense 009's presence.
About two days journey from here into the interior, I have a palace waiting to be graced by your presence.
His presence is a great pleasure.
But Whale wanted Rains and his special presence.
We are introduced in this sequence to two characters not in the novel at all, but very much a strong presence in the screenplay.
Both writer RC Sherriff and director Whale did not want to rely on just the invisible man's voice to indicate his presence during scenes when he's totally invisible, as in this situation.
A presence.
In that case, the presence here of the Spanish envoy is superfluous.
As for you, may I say from the bottom of my heart. and with the utmost sincerity. how delighted and relieved I am to find myself. in your presence at this moment.
Yes, some days we need to feel God's presence close by.
We are honored by your presence, gentlemen.
I don't quite understand Surat Khan's presence in Calcutta, Sir.
Your presence here is getting a little itchy for us.
Please repeat your confession in the presence of the accused.
Right here in the presence of this young lady! Who do you think you're talking to? You think I'm dirt?
We'll marry in God's presence.
It was given them by their teacher who makes the children eat in his presence fearing their parents will take it from themif they take it home.
This sick woman on a balcony is unaware of our presence.
But if I come too near, if they feel the presence of my shadow, a horror comes upon their minds.
Please understand that my presence in your house will not be a menace, but a protection.
Sir, it's evident that your presence here is unwelcome.
I greet the high representatives of foreign states. who by their presence are participating in this day for their political parties.
Am I really in the presence of the great giant Rumpus?
Do you think you would have left this forest alive.. if it hadn't been for her presence here?

News and current affairs

And this year's elections saw a more intensive presence of party organizations at European level than ever before.
On the French, English, and Portuguese teams, too, it is the young players that have shone - despite the continuing presence of Zidane, Beckham, and Figo.
A regular mutual presence of the Secretary General of NATO and of the head of EU foreign policy in the councils of both organizations doesn't require much time and effort.
And the US-China relationship has deteriorated, with America seeking to manage China's rise strategically - for example, through regional trade agreements and an enhanced military presence in Asia.
Indeed, the US has trimmed its presence abroad by refusing to contribute to a eurozone bailout, intervene in Syria, or use force to contain Iran's nuclear breakout (despite strong Israeli support).
Indeed, around Gilgit in Kashmir, China's People's Liberation Army has greatly enhanced its troop presence.
Despite the recent setback, banks' presence in foreign markets today is much greater overall than it was a few years ago.
But female students' academic achievements have not increased women's presence in top jobs.
Now that the US has eradicated Bin Laden's physical presence, it needs to stop delaying the rest of the therapeutic process.
Japan remains a model ally that hosts a large US troop presence, even paying for the upkeep of American forces on its soil.
Besides the lawyers legitimating the deeds, psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors (whose presence was mandatory at any session), and scholars also regularly provided moral, legal, or philosophical justifications.
The presence of foreign troops creates a stimulus for nationalist and jihadist responses.
Last week, Russia and China held joint military maneuvers in the presence of both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao.
On one hand, China's economic revolution has helped position it in the world as a confident powerhouse of trade, a more responsible global powerbroker, and even as a reassuring military presence.
The EU's continuing presence as a colonial power in places like Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo could cause even more problems in the future, especially if benefits are not forthcoming.
Sub-Saharan African Muslims are less assertive, and they face considerably more difficulties in their attempts to articulate their rights and establish their presence in their respective states and regions.
They do not form a formidable presence, as in Nigeria, where some Muslim-majority states in the north have even implemented Sharia Law, making them more or less Islamic states.
Coupled with this is a zero-sum view of the world, in which any Chinese gain in the share of the global economy, or any increased presence in many parts of the world, must be at the expense of the US or other powers.
Indeed, the risk of Alzheimer's doubles if a parent or sibling has it, probably due in large part to the presence of the ApoE gene.
The presence of Brazilian peacekeepers in countries like Haiti and Lebanon underscores Brazil's contribution to maintaining peace and security worldwide.
In Colombia's south - where the heavy presence of illegal armed groups makes social peace a distant dream - I went to visit a secondary school, as part of a needs assessment.
Perhaps equally important, many people in Asia are also debating whether the region would be able to rebalance itself should the US scale back its military presence.
At the recent Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore - indeed, in the presence of Chinese Minister of Defense General Liang Guanglie - Gates outlined his ideas for continuing US cooperation in and with Asia.
The boom that has brought this shift occurred because America's military presence in the region provided stability and predictability.
Meanwhile, the Gazprom office in central Belgrade offers a large, visible proof of Russia's energy presence in the country.
Most Americans do not feel the sacrifices associated with the large troop presence and ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The end of Chavismo would threaten Iran's vast interests in Venezuela and its considerable presence in the Andes, while the fall of the Assad dynasty would be a devastating blow to Iran's regional strategy.
But they also have a historically ingrained sense of insecurity, owing to frequent conquest and domination, which is being aggravated today by the presence of American troops to their west in Iraq and to their east in Afghanistan.
The site offers a stark reminder that humans' simple, physical presence in a habitat is more damaging than one of the twentieth century's worst environmental catastrophes.
Even some of our most well-meaning environmental efforts, such as the fight against climate change, have led to the expansion of the human presence into previously untouched wilderness.

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