as in presents
the time currently existing or in progress
I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now
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Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Christmas was the first time in more than a decade that Wicks had had presents to unwrap for the holiday.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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There will almost certainly be more of these moments this week, as some of the biggest names in AI take to the stage at the AI Impact Summit in India.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly spoke with Simpsons co-showrunner Matt Selman to discuss the guest stars, Easter eggs, and key moments in the historic 800th episode.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Nows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nows. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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