He detected no military or armed presence in or around the building.

Until now, Israel had never permitted an armed international presence in the territories.

Then he'd escape, leaving survivors to explain their armed presence to the police when they arrived.

It would also have left Swapo with an armed presence when the peacekeeping forces leave.

There is a significant armed presence even in areas of the city away from the front line, he said.

The need for a continuing armed international presence should be non-negotiable.

It was possible that she could explain Riggs's sudden and armed presence away.

The good order imposed by the armed presence encouraged trade and manufacture.

But in certain areas, only an armed presence has helped.

Along with other speakers, I doubt whether an armed presence on board would enhance security.