- present tense form of present (3rd person singular).
presents
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"He presents himself as the best surgeon in Kyrgyzstan, but he's just a kind of 'butcher' of Kyrgyzstan," she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
As if not wanting to be mistaken for any sort of Good Time, the series presents itself in a desaturated palette, through what can feel at times like a scrim of dust.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Ensuring both security and seclusion, this exclusive property presents a distinctive opportunity for the most discerning tenant and is available for lease fully furnished,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
James Chace presents the presidential election of 1912 as a watershed moment in which four politicians fought over “the central question of America’s exceptional destiny.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Among her armload of presents were a teddy bear; jelly beans wrapped in cellophane; copies of GQ, The Atlantic Monthly, Esquire: good God, I thought, since when does Francis read magazines?
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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