the present

noun

grammar
: a verb tense that is used to refer to the present time

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Emotions are especially powerful in the present and tend to fixate on singular factors. Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Taurus, connected to stability, beauty and abundance, invites us to root ourselves in the present and reap the rewards of hard work. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 How does your approach directing the present day timeline differ from directing the wilderness timeline? Michaela Zee, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 On rough days, just one spritz of ‘Yours’ brings her back to the present, creating a moment to breathe. Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the present

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“The present.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20present. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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