present
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For Morrison, writing fiction was a form of “literary archaeology,” excavating history, and how the past hovers over the present.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
"There is no evidence of any image showing Emmanuel Macron kneeling to present a royal decoration," the official told AFP.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
Do you want to provide an opportunity for those with greater need and/or recognize those who have been particularly present in your life?
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Afterward, Claus reached into his right pocket and had a bright red present for Balogun.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
That memory is enough to make me crumple, but Harlow giggles, and I snap back to the present.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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