verb tense

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noun

A grammatical category of verbs that expresses the time an action, event, or state of being occurs, such as in the past, present, or future.

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But something gets lost in that framing and choice of verb tense.

From Salon ● Mar. 2, 2026

The verb tense of that last sentence felt notable.

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2024