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: The locals on the island claimed that the flooded cave beast swallowed divers whole.

A: Past
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Q: " I should have allowed you to leave, " he mumbled, shaking his head.

A: Past
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Q: He lets out an excited snort, " I believe you've been waiting for these ones. "

A:
Present
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