For one, his presence takes pressure off quarterback Dave Brown.

His presence will take the pressure off them in clutch shooting situations, Brown said.

Obviously the presence of Kurtz has taken on a deep meaning for him.

The presence of each pitcher took pressure off the other.

His presence at an exhibition devoted to the contemporary has taken many people by surprise.

The presence took a moment to respond, as it sometimes did.

Because they went up so quickly, their presence took some civic organizations by surprise.

Temporarily, their presence took the shine from morning; it was no part of his plan that others should suffer because he must.

An economic presence through which the taxpayer regularly takes advantage of Oregon's economy to produce income.

Eventually, she forgets who she is, and another presence takes her place.