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 proved to you and the whole damn world that a Madison could be as successful as a Harte. "

A: Past
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Q: Somehow he doubted it and wondered what kind of excuse could explain away a badly cut face this early in the day.

A: Past
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Q: The onslaught of fire smashed against the unseen barrier.

A:
Past
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