The presence of the party in Welling sparked a rise in racially motivated crime in the area and several nearby communities.

Even if the rumor mill had not been operating at full force, the presence of an armed guard alongside the bird would have sparked their curiosity.

I sat on a cold boulder and wondered if my presence had sparked some mass exodus.

Her presence in England could spark a Catholic uprising.

Virginia officials had a problem, though, fearing that the 6-foot-4-inch, 235-pound Pierce's presence might spark an incident.

The growing presence of illegal immigrants has been burden on local hospitals and schools and is "sparking political activism at the local level," he said.

His presence as candidate caused an unprecedented turn-out and sparked an "Anyone but Boris" campaign.

But his presence will spark a deadly game between both men that will threaten to destroy them both.