present
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Farbrace, the Sussex head coach, realised he had not got his step-son a decent Christmas present, so offered him the county captaincy instead.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It has remained present in South America, and in recent years has moved northward, triggering alarm.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
According to Wyoming Statute Section 6-2-602, people who are lawfully present do not have to try to retreat before using force to protect themselves from imminent death or serious bodily harm.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
That means people under the age of 45 who are being diagnosed with colon cancer are doing so only when they present with symptoms like rectal bleeding or extreme weight loss.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“You’ve got the past and the present all mixed up,” I told Uncle Alf.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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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