It is questionable, however, whether his presence alone can transform a team that won just 33 games last season and has no established players in the frontcourt.

But it was amusing, to Maurice, to watch the way in which the monk's presence transformed the Syrian boys.

It was clear that the presence of the dog was transforming her concern about the premises.

Now more than 800 Japanese manufacturers are here, and their presence has transformed the economy: 59 percent of Malaysia's exports in 1990 were manufactured goods.

The camera's presence has transformed the substantive convention into a luxury, a waste of television time.

The presence of Clarendon station has transformed the surrounding district into an urban village.

Whatever Brand decides, Krzyzewski said his mere presence has already transformed perhaps the most consistent basketball program in the nation.

Yet distant as she was, her presence by his side transformed the world.

At last, a more important European presence in Africa should transform from intention to reality.

Dia's presence is already transforming the Hudson watershed.