Gegenwart Anglais:

I'm present.

Falling rocks present a danger to climbers.

A few years ago, on Mother's Day, I gave my stepmother a locket as a present.

Plenty of opportunities will present themselves, if only you are awake to them.

At present he lives by himself and the rest of the world means nothing to him.

The old lady made her a present of it and insisted she should have it.

Even if you know the truth, you had better pretend otherwise at present.

The most severe problem at present is that of over-population.

The present housing policy is likely to come up against considerable opposition.

First, we will present a petition to the mayor and collect signatures.

Our present house is too small, so we decided to move.

When he returned, he brought a baseball cap and gave it as a present to his friend.

A present is usually given in return for one's hospitality.

At present, we have 1,600 students at our school.

In my opinion, we should pay more attention to the present state of affairs.

Not long ago we heard a father say in the presence of his large family, "I don't want any of my boys to be lawyers."

At the party, one of his political opponents humiliated him in the presence of many guests.

It may be unwise of you to advertise your presence.

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Shiroonitake is a poisonous mushroom but it has real presence, and I like it.

The opera was graced with the august presence of the Crown Prince and Princess.

The general's massive presence awes everyone.

I looked up, and did not recognize the same man: before, I had seen death in his face; but now he was alive, and I recognized in him the presence of God.

Presence of all members is obligatory.

For example, vervet monkeys learn to use a certain call in the presence of circling eagles, who prey on the monkeys.

Your presence is optional.

I felt a presence behind me!

Your presence helped me a lot during the concert.

The general never lost his presence of mind in the face of the large force of the enemy.

Unless otherwise decided by the directors, if the company has a common seal and it is affixed to a document, the document must also be signed by at least one authorised person in the presence of a witness who attests the signature.