present
adjective
being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current.
had presented
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past perfectof present.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Many former customers said Bush had presented as the archetypal, caring undertaker; a point noted by Hull West and Haltemprice MP Emma Hardy.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that he was not satisfied with what the Iranians had presented.
From MarketWatch ● May 2, 2026
The carrier that hauled the cargo away had presented what appeared to be legitimate credentials and the truck appeared to be headed to Kentucky before the company lost communication with the truck, according to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Earlier studies had presented these results as major steps forward in quantum computing and were published in leading scientific journals.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026
Just as White and Smith had presented Burkhart with Blackie, they now brought in Burkhart to confirm his statement to Ramsey.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
