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as in offers
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening
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as in introduces
to make (one person) known (to another) socially may I present my niece Sarah?
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as in donates
to make a present of the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement
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as in todays
the time currently existing or in progress I cannot talk to you at present, but perhaps in a few minutes
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as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return an impressive array of presents for the bride and groom
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026 Another technique for staging bloodshed might involve the candidate superficially wounding himself with a small razor blade, like professional wrestlers do, but that also presents challenges. —Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 The California Governor's Race Candidate Guide compiles more than 20 hours of interviews with top-polling candidates and presents them in a side-by-side, issue-by-issue format. —Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation presents the event. —Holly Andres, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026 This is where the opportunity presents itself. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 From Ryan’s perspective, the role of such a firm is to understand how a brand presents itself across every touchpoint, from website structure and messaging to advertising and internal collateral. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026 Well, Dahl presents no conflict either. —Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026 Artificial intelligence presents a different challenge. —Nicolas S. Rohatyn, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Women often take on the labor of organizing their family and friends throughout the year—from birthday presents to RSVP’ing for their partner’s third cousin’s wedding to planning family vacations and celebrations. —Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 Wrap up stylish and practical presents from popular brands like Apple, Le Creuset, and Laura Geller. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 You have been specifically told not to bring presents. —Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 What did this year's birthday teach me about presents? —Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026 Dorgu’s return to fitness presents another attacking option to a front three that is scoring at a steady rate, but has yet to confirm its strongest trio. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Tiffani says McCormick, who was married, often came around their house and left Kim presents, like chocolates from Paris. —Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 Check out the many divine presents in Amazon’s Mother’s Day curation worth adding to your cart ahead of the holiday. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
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Edens did not conduct a psychological evaluation of Horner and did not offer an opinion on whether Horner presents a risk of future violence. —Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026 Another technique for staging bloodshed might involve the candidate superficially wounding himself with a small razor blade, like professional wrestlers do, but that also presents challenges. —Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 The California Governor's Race Candidate Guide compiles more than 20 hours of interviews with top-polling candidates and presents them in a side-by-side, issue-by-issue format. —Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation presents the event. —Holly Andres, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026 This is where the opportunity presents itself. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 From Ryan’s perspective, the role of such a firm is to understand how a brand presents itself across every touchpoint, from website structure and messaging to advertising and internal collateral. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026 Well, Dahl presents no conflict either. —Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026 Artificial intelligence presents a different challenge. —Nicolas S. Rohatyn, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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This would include any surprise items such as birthday presents, Christmas presents, gift cards, holiday decorations or even items hidden for a scavenger hunt. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Women often take on the labor of organizing their family and friends throughout the year—from birthday presents to RSVP’ing for their partner’s third cousin’s wedding to planning family vacations and celebrations. —Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 Wrap up stylish and practical presents from popular brands like Apple, Le Creuset, and Laura Geller. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 You have been specifically told not to bring presents. —Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 What did this year's birthday teach me about presents? —Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026 Dorgu’s return to fitness presents another attacking option to a front three that is scoring at a steady rate, but has yet to confirm its strongest trio. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Tiffani says McCormick, who was married, often came around their house and left Kim presents, like chocolates from Paris. —Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 Check out the many divine presents in Amazon’s Mother’s Day curation worth adding to your cart ahead of the holiday. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
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The idea that transparency offers a route to closure is already proving illusory.— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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With a talented voice cast and a focus on STEM, the series offers a fresh and heartwarming take on the superhero origin story in a celebration of individuality and bravery.— Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Someone unusual might enter your world who introduces you to new ideas, new knowledge and a greater sense of freedom.— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jinx introduces himself and moves to shake Mark’s hand.— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.— Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration donates a portion of every sale to the Crisis Text Line.— Anika Reed, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.— Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.— Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
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Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.— Samuel O’Neal Updated April 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
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Unless an author volunteers the exact amount, only the people involved in the deal will know how much that was.— Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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McClellan, who measured 6-3 7/8 and 313 pounds at his pro day, provides the imposing presence over center that the Packers lacked.— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Trost provides similar depth for the Rams on the offensive line.— Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Over time, this kind of structure often contributes to anxiety and low mood, especially when independence begins to shrink.— Ana Jarzin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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One way apparel consumers can do just that is by eschewing apparel which contributes to microplastic pollution and instead embrace clothing made with natural fibers like cotton.— Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, the spring thaw bestows backwoods trekkers with an abundance of waterfalls.— Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
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Then, the Mayor of Schenectady presented Katharine with the Patroon award, for outstanding service, the highest honor the city bestows on a resident.— Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Presents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/presents. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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