present
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"It allows us to bring the past into the present while continuing to build experiences and strengthen the legacy that emotionally connects with supporters," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The 1959 Antarctic Treaty froze existing territorial claims and prohibited the assertion of new claims “while the present Treaty is in force.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The heat, if present, is one-note — a blunt instrument rather than a chorus.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Amid all those preoccupations for his physical performance, Ortiz also had to deliver his lines and be present in the moment, reacting to Gosling with spontaneity.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The red-shoed girl tugged her hand, pulling her back to the present.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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