present
adjective
being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current.
presenting
-
present participleof present.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“On the face of it, someone like me who is presenting like a Muslim lesbian is not the kind of person who is going to make a lot of money for your pub,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
When presenting first- and second-quarter results earlier this year, executives at the San Jose, California-based company made no mention of the job cuts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Instead, the results underscore the difficulty of presenting complex meteorological information in a way that people can readily interpret and use when making safety decisions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
The Art + Film Gala is also a high-fashion affair: This year, Gucci is the presenting sponsor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Every compound outing has been hosted by one gracious aunt or another, presenting the landscape as if it were a floor show mounted for her niece's appreciation.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
