True enough: their presence doesn't remind you of what you're missing; they don't take up space on shelves.

The people in this county sent him to prison for something he didn't do, and his presence constantly reminds them of it.

Edwards's presence reminded him that he had a job to do.

Her physical presence reminded him that his life was different.

Her presence reminded us a little ofwho and what we used to be.

His mother's presence reminded Christopher, 12, of his family's crowded apartment.

His presence reminded me of the unexpectedness of my own.

His presence reminded her of something, and she felt her anger suddenly come back.

Shiu's presence here reminded him of the yellow man's teachings, that nothing is forever.

Its presence reminded her that she needed to talk to him--and see Light.