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present

[prez-uhnt] / ˈprɛz ənt /








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As Sumner proclaimed, “in the holds of those two ships were concealed the germs of the present direful war.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While the OpenAI funding may be generating the headlines at present, a more important driver of SoftBank’s shares this year has been the huge appreciation of its 90% stake in Arm Holdings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He has also been prevented from attending their matches, with the ban remaining in place to the present day.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

California requires that a veterinarian to be present or nearby and on call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It is likely that Maggie, Kate, and Mother Fox were present also, along with other guests.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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