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: His frown had deepened.

A: Past
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Q: " You don't need to be afraid, Diana, " he calmly states as he sees the panicked look on her face.

A: Present
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Q: The cars screeched to a stop by the curb.

A:
Past
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