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[prez-uhnt] / ˈprɛz ənt /








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That’s because a greater share of their fundamental value comes from future years, and as a result they suffer disproportionately when higher interest rates are used to calculate those future years’ present value.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

On Greenland, narrow dark markings appear in places where liquid water is present on top of ice and snow.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

The fewer bonds present, the higher the temperature at which the minerals in the tooth formed.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

There were no medical professionals present at the moment Elsie arrived, with Molly's mum picking her granddaughter up and placing her on Molly's chest.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

It was almost rude, but Anna May jerked back to the present.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

That presents a potential challenge for Bessent, since the run-up in yields already is raising the cost to finance America’s massive debt.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

In his view, a selloff in semiconductor stocks presents an opportunity.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

When appointing bishops and archbishops, the Church presents a candidate to the prime minister who then advises the monarch on who to install in the role.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

"Use of these small metal enclosures for any reason is unprecedented among detention facilities OIG has inspected and presents significant risks to detainee health and safety," the report said.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

There were songs to be sung and presents to be wrapped and a big two-week vacation to come!

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

Publicly, China has presented a different vision than private U.S. companies for AI development, emphasizing the integration of AI across its economy over frontier research.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The government's stance on taxing some benefits was something she said presented a problem.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

“They presented evidence that was pretty strong. But, you know, there’s also other evidence that goes for Winston,” he said.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Warsh presented his view of policy as one the rate-setting committee shared.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Balthilda presented me with two knitted sweaters, one with many colors interwoven, and one green, bright but somehow calm, like spring on The Mountain.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

“The Crack of Dawn,” a beautiful, cool and cortisol-elevating heist short film presenting Emily Dawn Long’s SS27 collection, was a breath of fresh this week.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

The series has been lauded for elevating the superhero genre while presenting as a gritty crime drama.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

"While we are disappointed with the jury's decision regarding Durk Banks, a.k.a. 'Lil Durk,' we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial", First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Willis took over presenting duties in 2014, joined for several series by Marvin Humes of boyband JLS.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

In her mind she saw herself handling the tray with elegance and poise, presenting it to a grateful Beiderman, who accepted it with a smile.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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