historical present

The account goes some way in showing just how present the Quds and other forces are in Iraq at this point in time.

But Mrs. Dodd, the present vicar's wife, retained the precious prerogative of choosing the book to be read at the monthly Dorcas.

The Rev. Alonzo Barnard, seventy-one years of age, accompanied by his daughter, was present.

Several pioneers familiar with the facts of the tragedy at the time of its occurrence were also present.

Bacteria, when present in great numbers, give a uniform cloud which cannot be removed by ordinary filtration.

At present, Louis was too self-absorbed by the struggles within him, to look deep into what was passing around him.