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: Viktor lets out a deep, heavy breath and brings his bare hands up in front of him, balling them into fists.

A: Present
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Q: She clutched her belly and bent over.

A: Past
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Q: No mortal creature is so pure, and so the balance is never properly in check, " she explains, seeming to reflect on the notion.

A:
Present
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