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• n  the state of being present; current existence
  he tested for the presence of radon
• n  the immediate proximity of someone or something
  she blushed in his presence
  he sensed the presence of danger
• n  an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby
• n  the impression that something is present
  he felt the presence of an evil force
• n  dignified manner or conduct
• n  the act of being present

• His presence alongside Obama in Israel, the Palestinian territories and Jordan is designed to signal the Senator's intent to resume the active pursuit of the peace process, which .
• What was there went beyond ambition and her already formidable presence and steely persistence; it was an absolute will to master whatever she encountered.
• But the long-term presence of the multinational force will affect their popular, nationalist position.

• front
• bearing
• comportment
• mien

• absence

News & Articles

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• Presence hospitals offering toll-free help line
  URBANA — Feeling sick and need to talk to a nurse? For the first time, Presence Covenant Medical Center and Presence United Samaritans Medical Center have launched a toll-free nurse help line, offering free health advice. read more
  June 13, 2013 - IlliniHQ.com
• Jacksonville's Art Presence has good neighbors: pioneer rider statue, old county courthouse
  The current show at Art Presence is "Coastal, By the Sea,'' through June 30. The solo show for Tana Domecq-Davis on sea subjects has an opening reception Friday, June 14, 5-7 p.m.
  June 13, 2013 - The Oregonian
• Gannett purchases Belo, increases presence in television broadcasting
  Gannett said it reached a deal to buy Belo for about $1.5 billion in cash, significantly boosting its presence in television broadcasting. The company owns the Des Moines Register and the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
  June 13, 2013 - The Des Moines Register

Quotes

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• Danny Ferry in CBC.ca
  It is a really unique and rare opportunity to bring in a player of Shaq's calibre,Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said. "We are excited to see how his presence, experience and play positively impacts our team."
• Liam Fox in The Express Tribune
  We welcome the arrival of over 18,000 US marines whose presence is allowing us to deliver a better and more realistic distribution of tasks within the international coalition,Fox said.
• President Bush in Reuters South Africa
  This vision for a reduced American presence also has the support of Iraqi leaders from all communities,Bush said.