In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the main verb of the sentence is in present or past tense. Label the instances as "Present" or "Past" based on your judgment. If there is no verb in the given text, answer "Present".

Q: He exhaled harshly, his breath ruffling the hair atop her head.

A: Past
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Q: He eyed me carefully, the corners of his mouth turning up.

A: Past
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Q: I preferred being challenging.'

A:
Past
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