He almost single-handedly worked out the nation's early financial system, and for several years was a major presence in Washington's administration as well.

Many of the country's largest firms are based there, and most others keep a major presence in the city.

The safety officers have become a major presence in schools.

Police traditionally did not need a major presence on the street.

The Korean makers are still not a major presence at this show.

Now he seems poised to establish a major presence here, and it is high time.

It should be noted this was the last major foreign military presence based in Singapore.

At the time, evangelicals were becoming a major presence in American politics.

God is such a major presence in my life and work.

Islam was no longer a major presence in the Island by the 14th century.