instruction:
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".
question:
Seconds ticked past, each of them looking at the other as if for the first time.
answer:
Present


question:
" It stands for' vilification.' "
answer:
Present


question:
Hardly anyone in the halls, and the only doctor I pass barely glances at me.
answer:

Present