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: I attempted to wave him away.

A: Past
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Q: The wooden boards beneath the decorative rug creak with every step as he slowly exits the church.

A: Past
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Q: The pair at the other end of the salon froze, surprised, just like I knew they would be.

A:
Past
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