Worse yet, his presence might prove to be the opposite of helpful for Carol.

He believes the presence of the detectives will prove a selling point.

The artist's presence at the fair, though, may prove to be his undoing.

Your own presence here proves that you are in the racket.

Equally, the presence of a pronoun does not prove a relationship.

Their presence proved the growing interest in and importance of 'intelligent' cars.

Doesn't Honey's presence prove there's nothing better for either one of them?

The presence of the sword and the revolver proved that.

I had better go along too, in case a woman's soothing presence proves necessary.

Some Saudi officials say the American presence will not prove to be a major issue.