"Their presence assures that this is the right place to be at the right moment," he said.

So his continued presence has assured one less headache for a team trying to patch together a lineup each day.

Mr. Tarbell's presence does not always assure sharp service, however.

"And my own frequent presence will assure them that the work has the blessing of the Church, as well."

Not that Foley's presence would have assured better pass-blocking.

Lennie's presence assures that the books will have a certain edge of irony.

I was very glad to see them, since their presence assured me that no human being had recently passed that way.

The very presence of our members assures a fair counting and result.

Their presence assured Immaculate a definite, though modest, level of respect.

Theo's presence assured that his brother was exposed to some of the best new art.