One sees the open face, senses the friendly presence on the concert platform.

Burden would have been lost without the carpet's friendly presence.

He became aware of a cheerful and friendly presence.

As she had feared, a friendly presence destroyed her self-control.

There would be no American voices, no friendly presence other than my own.

The vapours from the coffee, the general warmth of the place and his friendly presence across the table were making her feel a lot better.

Tubruk was always there too, a friendly presence who stood no nonsense from the boys.

Bettis is a friendly presence who must learn to play in their league.

Graff stirred against her, settled again, a friendly presence in the dark.