91.   The former American presence means many of the people here can speak English, even middle-aged factory workers.

92.   The large American presence, another indication of a growing rapproachment between two cultures, was imposing, especially since many of the Americans were here illegally.

93.   The head of the Nicaraguan army assured legislators this week that the American presence would not become permanent because the Nicaraguan constitution prohibits foreign military bases in the country.

94.   The plan would require great cooperation from Saudi Arabia and other gulf nations, most of which have been reluctant to allow a long-term American military presence.

95.   The Okinawa rape case has sparked a wave of protests against the American military presence in Japan.

96.   The move marks an attempt to blunt Okinawan opposition to the American military presence and win support for permanent bases for U.S. forces in Japan.

97.   The moves were welcomed by the governor of Okinawa, Masahide Ota, leader of efforts to reduce and eventually eliminate the American military presence.

98.   The Peace Corps, established by President John F. Kennedy, is an American presence that is welcomed around the world.

99.   The president echoed his earlier comments about possible U.S. casualties as Marines build up the first sizable American presence in Afghanistan.

100.   The report may fuel the debate over reducing the American diplomatic presence abroad.