present
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His mother speaks of Javed in the present tense.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Not a cake or a ribbon-wrapped present, but the Dodgers celebrated manager Dave Roberts’ 54th birthday with a 9-1 win over the Phillies on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Genetic sequencing was used to identify the microorganisms present, while gene expression studies helped reveal potential biological functions connected to calcium carbonate formation.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Those summaries typically present results in broad categories such as “excellent health” or “within normal limits,” rather than providing detailed underlying data.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
As soon as his second book was published, Elisha would be sailing to England to present one of the first copies to Sir Franklin’s widow in London.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Vocabulary lists containing present
Academy Awards, List 1
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STAAR Grade 8 Reading: The Language of the Test, List 2
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Words Middle Schoolers Should Use for Comparing and Contrasting Texts
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