However, this is a much larger military presence than during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Because of the presence of chemicals, many fish are inedible.That is, they can frame the night with their presence.In the presence of malignancy it is known that different tissues can respond in different ways.However, the presence of the word charity never did guarantee goodwill.It was a sombre meal in spite of Mark's presence.The ambassador's presence at the reception was a surprise.There was a strong police presence at the march.I feel now that I am in touch with Belinda, even though I miss her physical presence.The sudden cessation of the drumming was, peculiarly, more unnerving than its presence.The sale gives USAir a greater presence in the Northeast.It was as if an evil presence lived in the room.As a result, a housing association presence has been achieved in a number of relatively small villages.phrases be/become aware of somebody's presence It was only when I coughed that he became aware of my presence. acknowledge somebody's presence (=speak to someone or make a sign to show that you know they are present ) He acknowledged my presence with a quick wave. sense somebody's presence (=be aware that someone is present without seeing them ) The man sensed his presence at once and turned sharply. explain the presence of something/somebody How could he possibly explain the presence of so much money in his flat? notice somebody's presence If he had noticed her presence, he gave no sign. confirm the presence of something/somebody Tests confirmed the presence of an infection. detect the presence of something/somebody They invented a device for detecting the presence of submarines. reveal the presence of something/somebody Excavations revealed the presence of an ancient burial ground. 7 → make your presence felt COLLOCATIONS verbs indicate the presence of something/somebody These plants indicate the presence of underground water. 5 business the ability to gain sales because your business is strong or noticeable a company with a strong presence in all major world markets 6 spirit GHOST a spirit or influence that cannot be seen but is felt to be near They felt a strange presence in the deserted house. Soldiers still maintain a military presence in the area. 2 → in the presence of somebody 3 appearance/manner IMPRESS the ability to appear impressive to people because of your appearance or the way you behave a man of great presence 4 official group HERE THERE a group of people, especially soldiers, who are in a place to control what is happening We will increase police presence in local communities.

presence of Tests revealed the presence of poison in the blood.

○ W3 noun 1 when someone or something is present in a particular place OPP absence Your presence is requested at the club meeting on Friday.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English presence pres‧ence / ˈprez əns /

Presence synonym