In some animals the presence of fur or feathers blocks the UV rays from reaching the skin.

Nelson's considerable presence blocked the corridor.

Also, the presence of means that the RCU version of can now block.

Moreover, the presence of this enemy force blocked our advance upwards and to the right on the way to Jevscek and Mount Cragonza.

When water collects in an insufficiently sloped area, its presence blocks the flow of steam through it.

The PNL-Brătianu found itself in a bitter rivalry with the "young liberals", whose presence in the forefront blocked all negotiations between the two.

As though his presence blocked any other external waves of power, the only sensations now were those of his touch, his lust.

An article on July 20 about a firefighter who is also a developer misstated the rent paid by a rent-controlled tenant whose presence was blocking a construction project.

(c) was excluded, because the presence of the subsequent breve blocked it.

I could tell that she hadn't yet had her dinner, and that my presence was blocking the way.