present
adjective
being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current.
was presenting
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past progressiveof present.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Logan was presenting Match of the Day on Wednesday night before abruptly leaving the show during the broadcast.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
Gabby was presenting Match of the Day on Wednesday night but left during the broadcast and was replaced by Mark Chapman, who said his co-host had to leave for a "family emergency".
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026
Okonjo-Iweala was presenting the results of the WTO’s annual review of trade measures implemented by its members.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
Fox News, which was presenting the rally live, had the most viewers for its breaking coverage of the shooting Saturday, averaging 7.1 million viewers in prime time, according to Nielsen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2024
Vanderbilt was presenting Seabiscuit with the Horse and Horseman plaque for Horse of the Year.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
