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".
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Question: " Cheerleading, " states Suzy matter-of-factly.

Answer: Present


Question: He obviously sought to protect Beth's already bruised feelings, and he was right.

Answer: Past


Question: Little, Jean Pierre giggles.

Answer:
Present