instruction:
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".
question:
The others lingered behind him.
answer:
Past


question:
Tula tensed, suddenly defensive.
answer:
Past


question:
I negotiated a deal with Russell, since I didn't want to be looking over my shoulder for the rest of my existence.
answer:

Past