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[prez-uhnt] / ˈprɛz ənt /








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The Greek word for Greeks, Ἕλληνες, appears only once in “The Iliad” and is not present at all in “The Odyssey.”

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

These changes do not always mean cancer is present, but they should be evaluated if they continue or recur.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

Every council member present weighed in on the scam.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

"In my mind, I have no other option than to present my resignation," Monique Barbut told aides, adding she intended to submit it to President Emmanuel Macron by early Wednesday.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

The joy, the disbelief, the shock of having lived and having outrun a volcano was still present as if it had been only yesterday.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

He presents himself not as a political press secretary but as the experienced operator who understands what federal agents need and how immigration enforcement must work.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

"He presents himself as the best surgeon in Kyrgyzstan, but he's just a kind of 'butcher' of Kyrgyzstan," she said.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Inspired by Christopher Nolan’s new film, the streaming service presents a collection of cinematic journeys, though it sometimes wanders far from the Homeric source.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

“Ensuring both security and seclusion, this exclusive property presents a distinctive opportunity for the most discerning tenant and is available for lease fully furnished,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

With its strict rules against birthday presents and parties and singing?

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

But fluctuating property taxes presented an additional financial challenge.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

The Cleddau study's findings are being presented at an event in the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show in Llanelwedd, Powys on Wednesday, with those involved meeting with Senedd members and MPs on the showground.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Ms. Lane takes issue with how these horrific experiences have been presented as arguments against all homeschooling.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Research presented at the ACS Clinical Congress 2025 examined patients younger than 50 who received a colonoscopy because they were experiencing symptoms.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

This presented an emotional dilemma in July of 1997.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos struck a similar note when presenting the company's results in mid-July: "We're making higher quality output more quickly and efficiently than we could have using traditional methods."

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

He said his experience presenting live television proved invaluable during the audition.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Vicinanza has also worked to promote the Mediterranean diet beyond the laboratory, presenting it as a model not only for health, but also for culture and environmental sustainability.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

The experience showed her “there is demand for presenting yourself virtually and there’s a way to convey your cover-letter materials” that can get past new filters for job applications, which are fixated on certain keywords.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

When he reached the back door, he saw Toomer presenting Lillian with the flowers he had not sold that day.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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