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[prez-uhnt] / ˈprɛz ənt /








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But if it feels like “The Oprah Winfrey Show” remains a present force despite Winfrey ending her show 15 years ago, that is because it lives on through hundreds of self-made influencers.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

But they were present only in samples deposited in oxygenated settings.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

If you’re like me, eight hours can feel like a long time, but it isn’t, and waiting can be like giving a great present to yourself.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

Rising bond yields reduce the present value of future earnings and make safer assets such as Treasurys and gold more attractive for investors.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026

“Funny. It looks like a giant Christmas present wrapped in blue paper.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

“Primetime” presents itself as a story about Hansen’s callous quest for ratings and notoriety at the expense of his tact, but the portrait is unfinished.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

It's unclear if he gave any further presents.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Some 75% of trans-Atlantic cables run through Irish waters, but the historically neutral country presents a possible weak link in the West’s defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

The most recent comes from an organization that presents itself as the producer of sober, professional economic analysis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

“A new ship for Father—bigger than the Polly. And then presents for everybody else.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

The findings come from the SINGLE-AF trial, presented during a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2026 and published at the same time in the New England Journal of Medicine.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026

Players were so appreciative of Doncic’s hosting efforts that they all presented him with handwritten thank-you notes after, Pelinka said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

The opportunity again presented itself, and Harrison took it on from distance, but the ball came up well short.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Arab mediators said Iranian diplomats have presented a number of proposals to end the war and acknowledged the deepening economic crisis in their country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

I had a very clear memory of three-year-old Elliot shoving Play-Doh up his nose, a memory I made a habit to remind him of every time the opportunity presented itself.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

They weren’t presenting a single vision for the future of food.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

There seems to be a tension that curators feel in giving audiences what they are looking for while also presenting real history.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

"But I think in general terms the homelessness services are extremely busy, a lot busier... Case loads are extremely high and there are a lot more complexities with those presenting as homeless."

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Some Canadian dealerships are presenting the trade battle as a buying opportunity, noting that their current inventory is tariff-free.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

His father and grandfather, I assume, each with a hand on one of Theo’s shoulders, each in nubby sweaters, pushing him forward a little, presenting him.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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