mere presence

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Used to emphasize that only the existence of someone or something is enough to cause an effect.

presenceadjective + presence

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Examples (10)

  • The mere presence of children in the room is enough to upset him.
  • Her mere presence at the party made him feel incredibly uncomfortable.
  • The mere presence of a police car usually causes drivers to slow down.
  • Sometimes the mere presence of a loved one can provide immense comfort.
  • The mere presence of these chemicals in the water supply is a cause for concern.
  • The team felt much more confident by the mere presence of their captain on the field.
  • His mere presence was enough to silence the entire room.
  • The mere presence of a strong competitor in the market forced them to lower their prices.
  • The mere presence of shadows in the dark alleyway frightened the young child.
  • The mere presence of an audience can significantly improve an athlete's performance.