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: My voice softens as I reach over and tuck strands of wet hair behind her ear.

A: Present
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Q: After awhile, he begins to dream of one day becoming the next great Yankee centerfielder.

A: Present
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Q: Finally, she appointed a young woman who had degrees in both social work and women's studies, a woman who seemed tough yet compassionate.

A:
Past
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