present
adjective
being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current.
were 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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By Tuesday evening, the wildfires were presenting a clear threat to residents in Southern New Mexico, particularly the village of Ruidoso, which is between the two fires.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2024
Armstrong’s lawyers were presenting their side of the case Wednesday.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
Mr Meurig said Gwynedd had about 8,000 second homes, while 3,600 people were on waiting lists for social housing and 150 residents were presenting as homeless every month.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2023
As their lawyer explained at argument, the doctors “allege that they treated women who were presenting emergency medical situations” after using mifepristone.
From Slate ● Mar. 21, 2023
My stomach got tight, and my palms started feeling slimy as I held the bag of cookies with both hands as if I were presenting a cake.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
