Its presence explained, perhaps, the leeway he had been given so far in his display.

Well set up men and girls and women who laughed all the time, though perhaps my presence there explains their mirth.

And Alvin walked softly down the hall to find where the voices were, to see the White man whose presence would explain all.

His presence with the crew explained their access to the parking court.

The alcohol's presence explains how this E1 reaction does not occur.

The presence of that wire explained why Pascual had heard a sound last night.

Sturm could not tell whose troops they were, but their presence explained the need for large numbers of cattle.

The commander was there; his presence explained the careful scheduling of the meeting.

The presence of anchored vessels in The Downs would explain the need for such service.