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[prez-uhnt] / ˈprɛz ənt /








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Earlier this week the Conference Board said its Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—retreated by 3.2 points to 121.2.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Present conditions cloud the transparency needed for markets to operate smoothly.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“I’ve always known she loves me. Present tense,” Chin said of her mother, with whom she remains close.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Present yourself as a key character, but not the only character.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

Cuba, Berlin Present Long-term Woes —THE HERALD-PRESS, June 9,1961 The crisp ten-dollar bill crinkled as I reached into my purse for my boarding ticket.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez




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