mere presence in a sentence

Examples

1. The Hammer's mere presence still intimidates Sheffield.
2. The mere presence of the patrols is meant to act as a deterrent.
3. From an emotional standpoint, Williams'mere presence had become a burden.
4. Khatami's mere presence in Pakistan was unthinkable even a year ago.
5. Still, his mere presence on the field gives the Mariners a boost.
6. To the Hebron settlers, the observers'mere presence is an irritant.
7. The mere presence of the substance in the body constitutes a doping offense,
8. But some hope his mere presence will help end violence against northern Pashtuns.
9. "The mere presence sent a signal to everybody involved,"
10. The mere presence sent a signal to everybody involved,