Local militias were established on both sides and paramilitary groups established a high-profile presence in the region.

But in Rafa, Palestinians said troops began provoking demonstrations this week by assuming a high-profile presence and clashing with stone-throwing youths.

Observers noted that, in China's non-electoral political system, Bo's high-profile presence and bold political maneuvers effectively amounted to a public campaign for the top leadership.

Microsoft and CES are parting ways after this show ends, at least when it comes to having a high-profile presence.

The low-cost airlines are a high-profile presence, all over the airwaves touting their competitive advantages.

Even President Bill Clinton is under her spell," wrote The Sun, alluding to Streisand's high-profile presence in Washington and as an overnight guest at the White House.

"That's why Ambassador Spock was able to take such a high-profile presence on Romulus, to actually announce where he would be speaking so that ordinary citizens could join the debate on unification."

As U.S. Treasurer, Villalpando became the highest-ranking Latina in the Bush Administration exhibiting a high-profile presence in the Hispanic community on its behalf.

Jolie received a controversial Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance, which gave rise to speculation that it had been given merely to ensure her high-profile presence at the awards ceremony.

The glittery onion domes of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicolas bear witness to the high-profile presence of the 19th-century Russian nobility.